Celebrations have taken place across India to mark Republic Day today. January 26, marks the anniversary of the country's democratic constitution taking force in 1950.
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Camel regiment of Indian Border security Force participate in Republic Day parade in New Delhi, India. (AP Photo/Manish Swarup).
A policeman dances to music played by a police band before participating in a Republic day parade in Bangalore, India. (AP Photo/Aijaz Rahi).
Indian policemen perform acrobatic skills on a motorcycle during rehearsals for the Republic Day parade in Jammu, India. (AP Photo/Channi Anand).
Indian students and members of Global Peace Initiative (GPI) participate in Republic Day celebrations in Hyderabad, India. (AP Photo/Mahesh Kumar A.).
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