PoliticsIndia celebrated Republic Day yesterday, the annual event that honors the day the Indian constitution came into force in 1950. This year, US President Obama was invited as a guest at the military parade held in New Delhi.
Here are the best pictures from the celebration.
There were tons of motorcycles stunts.
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And balancing acts.
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And balancing acts on top of motorcycles.
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Orange, white, and green represent the colors of the national flag.
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These stunts were performed by Indian Border Security Force’s (BSF) motorcycle stuntmen team
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A band rides on top of camels.
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The celebration marks India's 66th Republic parade.
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There were many marches.
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And Russian walks.
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These Indian soldiers display incredible coordination.
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Some rode horses instead of marching.
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Here are Indian bagpipers.
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There were also colorful wagons, each of them representing an Indian state.
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Everyone was keen to impress.
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US President Barack Obama and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi looked chummy as they watched the awards ceremony.
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