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Republic Day 2019: India is celebrating its 70th Republic Day today. The highlight of the celebrations will be the majestic parade on Delhi’s Rajpath today. The parade will showcase India’s military might and cultural diversity. The parade will start at 9.50 am from Vijay Chowk and pass through Rajpath, Tilak Marg, Bahadur Shah Zafar (BSZ) Marg, Netaji Subhash Marg and proceed for the Red Fort. A function will also be held at India Gate at 09.00 am, the traffic police said. In order to facilitate smooth passage of the parade, movement of vehicles on certain roads leading to the parade route will be restricted, they said.
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