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Archival 1980's - early 1990's footage from New Delhi, with a Bajaj scooter, Maruti Gypsy 1000 cc (Suzuki Samurai) Hindustan Ambassador cars travelling to government buildings in the North and South block area and early days Maruti Suzuki vans. A view of people driving on Rajpath with India Gate in the background. Rajpath is the ceremonial boulevard in New Delhi, Republic of India that runs from Rashtrapati Bhavan on Raisina Hill through Vijay Chowk and India Gate to National Stadium, Delhi. The avenue is lined on both sides by huge lawns, canals and rows of trees. Considered to be one of the most important roads in India, the annual Republic Day parade takes place here on 26 January. Janpath crosses the road. Rajpath runs in east-west direction. Roads from Connaught Place, the financial c