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Republic Day 2023: Down Memory Lane, 10 Rare Unseen Photos of India's First R-Day Parade

Republic Day 2023: It is said that about 15,000 people were present in the stadium to watch the first Republic Day parade. The three of the armed forces also took part in the parade. Apart from this, seven army bands also participated in the Republic Day celebrations. This tradition continues even today.

The last Governor General of India C Rajagopalachari

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The last Governor General of India C Rajagopalachari

The last Governor General of India C Rajagopalachari (second from right) shakes hands with Air Marshall Sir Thomas Walker Elmhirst at India's first Republic Day Parade.

First Republic Day Parade

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First Republic Day Parade

The 3 defence services during a march at India's First Republic Day Parade at the Red Fort ground. The Parade covered a 24-km route, including Red Fort and Walled City areas.

Dr. Rajendra Prasad, the first President of India

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Dr. Rajendra Prasad, the first President of India

Dr. Rajendra Prasad, the first President of India, photographed signing the Constitution of the Indian Republic

Indonesian President Sukarno, chief guest of first R-Day

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Indonesian President Sukarno, chief guest of first R-Day

Chief guest Indonesian President Sukarno, at India's First Republic Day Celebrations in 1950.

The first Republic Day Parade

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The first Republic Day Parade

The first Republic Day Parade outside Old Fort in New Delhi.

January 26, 1950: First Republic Day

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January 26, 1950: First Republic Day

Army Chief KM Cariappa, Navy Chief Admiral Sir Edward Parry, Defence Minister Baldev Singh and Air Chief Marshal Sir TW Elmhirst during the first Republic Day celebration.

Dr Rajendra Prasad, The first President of India

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Dr Rajendra Prasad, The first President of India

Dr Rajendra Prasad, The first President of India taking the salute from the armed forces.

First President Dr Rajendra Prasad

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First President Dr Rajendra Prasad

President Dr Rajendra Prasad (in a horse-drawn carriage) prepares to take part in the country's first Republic Day parade on the streets of Delhi.

India's First Republic Day

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India's First Republic Day

India's first Republic Day on January 26, 1950. Dr. B R Ambedkar – Father of Constitution of India (7th from the right), at India’s first Republic Day parade among other dignitaries.

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