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Prime Minister Narendra Modi's convoy reaches Rajpath for R Day celebrations in Delhi. This auspicious R day is commemorated as one of the three national holidays in India- the other two being Independence Day and Gandhi Jayanti. There are grand Republic Day celebrations across India but the one, which is the most popular, and the most anticipated is that along the Raj Path in Delhi. The celebrations are held in the form of ceremonious parades of various wings of the Indian armed, paramilitary and central police forces followed by tableaux of the states of India and the various ministries of the Indian Government, showcasing India’s military might and socio-cultural diversity and richness. Much like Independence Day celebrations, the Republic Day celebrations at Raj Path are also graced by