On the 69th Republic Day, India is showcasing its military prowess, culture, and diversity in the presence of leaders of the 10 ASEAN nations who are attending the mega event at Rajpath as chief guests. For the first time, a tableau of All India Radio is leading a series of 23 tableaux during the parade and it will feature Prime Minister Narendra Modi's monthly address 'Mann Ki Baat'.
With the leaders of 10 nations in the national capital, Delhi has been wrapped in an unprecedented security blanket with thousands of security personnel keeping a hawk-eyed vigil to prevent any untoward incident during the 69th Republic Day celebrations. Security has also been beefed up across the country in view of the Republic Day celebrations.
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