28 January 2012

Editorial: India’s Republic Day

By Sanjay Kumar

 India marked its 63rd Republic Day on Thursday, and it was on this day in 1950 that the world’s largest democracy adopted its Constitution and declared itself a Republic. This remarkable journey was on full display in the capital, where the country presented its cultural, economic and military might at the majestic Rajpath, the country's ceremonial boulevard.

Due to heavy security and associated restrictions on mobility, people walked many miles to reach the two-hour event, with people from across India gathering from the early hours to catch a glimpse of the parade.

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