India celebrates 67th Republic Day

India, on 26^th January, celebrated its 67th Independence Day. The annual Republic Day Parade at Rajpath, was marked for a few reasons. The celebrations were held at Rajpath, New Delhi, in the auspicious presence of The French President, Monsieur Francois  Hollande, being the 5th President of the country to be invited as the honored guest for  the occasion, along with The President and the Prime Minister. For the first time in the  history of the country, a foreign contingent, the 35th Infantry of the French Army,  paraded alongside the Indian troops on this occasion. Also, in 2016, he Protocol  Department of the Government of Maharashtra held its first parade on the lines of the  Delhi Republic Day parade along the entire stretch of Marine Drive in Mumbai. Republic Day is celebrated, every year, in commemoration of the commencement of the  sovereign constitution of the country, in 1950, replacing the Government of India Act  1935. The celebrations take place every year, commencing from the gates of the  Rashtrapati Bhavan (the President's residence), Raisina Hill on Rajpath past the India Gate and this event is the main attraction of India's Republic Day Celebrations lasting 3 days. The parade showcases India's Defence Capability, Cultural and Social Heritage.