India - Day of Republic (23 Photos)
India - Day of Republic
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Soldiers and police blocked the road, snipers took positions on the government - in India's Republic Day. Every year on January 26, India celebrates Republic Day, but this year's precautions have been strengthened because of the possibility of attack by Islamic militants. In the center of New Delhi, hundreds of thousands of people gathered to watch the parade - under the watchful eye of police. The main guest at the parade was South Korean President Lee Myung-bak, who was on an official visit to India.
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Soldiers and police blocked the road, snipers took positions on the government - in India's Republic Day. Every year on January 26, India celebrates Republic Day, but this year's precautions have been strengthened because of the possibility of attack by Islamic militants. In the center of New Delhi, hundreds of thousands of people gathered to watch the parade - under the watchful eye of police. The main guest at the parade was South Korean President Lee Myung-bak, who was on an official visit to India.