Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi hosted French President Francois Hollande and other top officials who viewed an elaborate display of Indian marching bands and military hardware at India's Republic Day celebrations.

 

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A contingent of camel mounted soldiers of Indian Border Security Force (BSF), march down Rajpath during Republic Day parade in New Delhi, India, Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2016.

 

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Indian paramilitary soldiers stand guard at a closed market during a general strike in Srinagar, Indian-controlled Kashmir, Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2016

 

Asian Image: An Indian soldier in charge of multi barrel rocket launchers salutes Indian President as he participates in the Republic Day parade in New Delhi, India, Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2016.