The 66th Republic Day Celebrations got a thumbs up from US President Barack Obama for the daredevil motorcycle act of BSF Jawans. The first US president to visit India twice during office, Barack Obama became the first US president to be the chief guest on this occasion.
A loud cheer went up as the US president alighted in the Delhi drizzle from his special car, called the Beast. A poster in the crowd read "We love Obama."
President Pranab Mukherjee and US President Barack Obama at Rajpath for the 66th Republic Day celebrations. President Mukherjee is bundled up against the damp and chill in a woollen cap.
Tableaux from the various states and government departments come out on Rajpath during the 66th Republic Day Parade, providing a colourful glimpse of India.
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Children from different schools across the country perform on various themes at the Republic Day parade. Themes varied from celebrating India's successful Mars Mission to spreading the message of Swachh Bharat.
