India marked its 76th Republic Day on Sunday (January 26) with a military parade at New Delhi's ceremonial boulevard, 'Kartavyapath.' <br /><br />President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi led the celebrations, joined by Indonesia's President Prabowo Subianto as the guest of honour.<br /><br />Highlights included Indonesia's military band and National Armed Forces (TNI) contingent, the world's only active horsed cavalry regiment, the 61 Cavalry, as well as modern defence systems like the Akash weapon system and all-terrain vehicles.<br /><br />India became independent on August 15, 1947, but declared itself a sovereign republic on January 26, 1950, with the adoption of its constitution.<br /><br />#India #Independence #RepublicDay
