The first army contingent leading the mechanized column was that of the 61 Cavalry led by Maj Yashdeep Ahlawat on the occasion of the 75th Republic Day parade at Kartavya Path here on Friday.
Four Mi-17 IV helicopters of 105 Helicopter Unit showered flower petals on the audience present at Kartavya Path on Friday, on the occasion of 75th Republic Day.
Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat unfurled the national flag at RSS headquarters in Nagpur, on Friday on the occasion of the country's 75th Republic Day.
Popular Indian actress Vyjayantimala Bali; actor, film producer, and former politician Konidela Chiranjeevi; and classical Bharata Natyam dancer Padma Subrahmanyam have also been honoured with the Padma Vibhushan on Thursday.
As people are gearing up to celebrate 75th Republic Day on Friday, elaborate security arrangements are put in place across the country with over 8,000 security personnel been deployed in the national capital alone.
Amit Shah congratulated the Home Minister after its CAPF tableau was declared "Best" among Central Ministries in the Popular Choice category during the Republic Day parade.
During the flypast, 45 aircraft of the Air Force, one from the Navy, and four helicopters of the Army exhibited their aerobatics and professional skills.