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When marching contingents wowed crowds at Rajpath

January 26, 2020 15:35 IST

Crowds at Rajpath and all across the nation were wowed by the various contingents that marched down Rajpath during the Republic Day parade.

Take a look!

Major Nikhil Maurya and Major Tarun Rathee lead the marching contingent of the Indian Army's Parachute Regiment Special forces on Republic Day. Photograph: ANI Photo
 

The camel-mounted Border Security Force contingent march along Rajpath during the Republic Day parade in New Delhi. There are over 75 different dress items that are necessary to ceremonially dress the camels and riders of the Force. The camel-mounted troops have been instrumental in successfully tracking down notorious smugglers and extremists on Rajasthan and Gujarat frontiers. All the personnel in the contingent are more than six feet tall and sport similarly styled moustaches. Photograph: ANI Photo

Indian Air Force contingent marches during the 71st Republic Day Parade at Rajpath. Photograph: Arun Sharma/PTI Photo

The Central Reserve Police Force contingent marches during the 71st Republic Day Parade at Rajpath. Photograph: Kamal Singh/PTI Photo

NCC cadets march down Rajpath in perfect synchronicity. Photograph: PTI Photo

Delhi Police march along Rajpath during the Republic Day parade. Photograph: ANI Photo
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