India's Republic Day Guests of Honour

As India gears up to celebrate its 65th Republic Day with US President Barack Obama as the honourary chief guest, let's take a glimpse back at the earlier dignitaries who visited the country on the auspicious 26 January.

  • President JB Tito of Yugoslavia as India's Republic Day chief guest in 1968.
    President JB Tito of Yugoslavia as India's Republic Day chief guest in 1968.
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  • President JB Tito of Yugoslavia at the Rashtrapati Bhawan on 26 January, 1968.
    President JB Tito of Yugoslavia at the Rashtrapati Bhawan on 26 January, 1968.
  • President Julius Nyerere of Tanzania was India's chief guest on 26 January, 1971.
    President Julius Nyerere of Tanzania was India's chief guest on 26 January, 1971.
  • President Julius Nyerere of Tanzania greeted by Indian dignitaries at the Republic Day, 1971.
    President Julius Nyerere of Tanzania greeted by Indian dignitaries at the Republic Day, 1971.
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  • Prime Minister Sir S Ramgoolam of Mauritius was India's guest of honour in 1972.
    Prime Minister Sir S Ramgoolam of Mauritius was India's guest of honour in 1972.
  • Sir S Ramgoolam of Mauritius stands for India's national anthem on 26 January 1972.
    Sir S Ramgoolam of Mauritius stands for India's national anthem on 26 January 1972.
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