Women take the lead in India鈥檚 Republic Day parade

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Image caption, Coast Guard cadets at India's 75th Republic Day parade

India is celebrating its 75th Republic Day with a colourful parade at which French President Emmanuel Macron is the chief guest.

The day marks the anniversary of India officially adopting its constitution, making it a sovereign republic.

The parade, held in the capital, Delhi, went through the avenue of Kartavya Path (Path of Duty), formerly known as the Rajpath, which connects many important landmarks in the city. It culminated at the Red Fort, a 7th Century聽monument, about 7km (4.3 miles away).

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Image caption, French President Emmanuel Macron arrived in a colonial-era open air chariot for the celebrations

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Image caption, Prime Minister Narendra Modi greets the crowd as he arrives for the parade

Part of the parade is a display of the country's cultural heritage as well as its military might.

For the first time, an all-women contingent of army, air force and the navy also marched in the parade.

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Image caption, For the first time, several contingents of the armed forces and the paramilitary troops were led by women

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Image caption, Cadets of the camel regiment of India's border forces participated in the parade

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Image caption, Indian women soldiers performed a stunt on bikes during the parade

For the first time, a French army contingent marched alongside counterparts from the Indian army, navy, air force, and paramilitary troops.

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Image caption, A contingent of the French Foreign Legion Band took part in the parade

The themes for the parade were 'Viksit Bharat' (developed India) and 'Bharat - Loktantra Ki Matruka' or India - the mother of democracy.

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Image caption, A tableaux of India's Uttar Pradesh state inspired by Ayodhya's new Ram temple at the parade

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Image caption, Dancers from various states perform at the parade every year

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