Majestic display of eco, military might at R-Day Parade

New Delhi, Jan 26: India today showcased its economic, scientific and military might at a grand parade as the country celebrated its 58th Republic Day.

While the parade commenced at the 'Amar Jawan Jyoti' at India Gate where Prime Minister Manmohan Singh led the nation in paying homage to the martyrs by laying a wreath, President A P J Abdul Kalam unfurled the tricolour and took the salute at the historic Rajpath.

As the Chief Guest at the 58th Republic Day, Russian President Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin watched intently, Major General P C Bhardwaj, General Officer Commanding, Delhi Area, commanded the marching contingents of the Armed Forces.

Capt Tunku Ismail Ibrahim, grandson of the Sultan of Malaysian state of Johar, led the mounted column of the Jaipur-based 61st Cavalry.

UNI

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