Republic Day 2017: Catch glimpses of January 26 celebrations at Rajpath

India on Thursday celebrated the 68^th Republic Day with great zeal and fervour.  Prime Minister Narendra Modi first paid tribute to the Amar Jyoti Jawans followed by a 2-minute silence.

UAE Crown Prince Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan graced the event as chief guest at Rajpath. 

Here are some of the glimpses from the 68^th Republic Day celebrations at Rajpath

PM Modi and the three service chiefs pay tribute at Amar Jawan Jyoti

President Pranab Mukherjee leaves for Rajpath

President Pranab Mukherjee arrives at Rajpath

Ashok Chakra(Posthumous) for Havildar Hangpan Dada.Award is received by his wife Chasen Lowang Dada

Republic Day Parade at Rajnath

UAE contingent at Republic Day parade

Ex servicemen tableau at Republic Day

Congress President Sonia Gandhi at Rajpath during Republic Day celebrations

Indian Air Force tableau at Rajpath

BSF's camel mounted contingent at Rajpath

Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal during Delhi tableau at Rajpath