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Republic Day Celebrations
26 January, 2004
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| The 55th Republic
Day was celebrated with a colourful parade at Rajpath. Floral tributes
were paid to the martyrs at the Amar Jawan Jyoti at India Gate by the Prime
Minister, Atal Bihari Vajpayee. The President, A.P.J. Abdul Kalam,
arrived along with the President of Brazil, Luiz Inacio Lula Da Silva,
escorted by 46 ceremonial bodyguards on horseback. The National Flag
was unfurled, the National Anthem played and a 21-gun salute was given
to the President.
The recipients of the gallantry awards
and the national bravery award-winning children were taken in procession
on caparisoned elephants.
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Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee,
President of Brazil, Luiz Inacio Lula Da Silva, President A.P.J. Abdul
Kalam
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Military display
Marching squads
Floats
Dance performances by students
Dance performances by students
Motorcycle stunts
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