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India marks anniversary of post-independence constitution
NEW DELHI – India celebrated the anniversary of the day its constitution came into effect Thursday with an elaborate display of military hardware and cultural events.
The annual celebration included floats from the various Indian states and its defence and police forces.
Abu Dhabi’s crown prince, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, was the guest of honour at Thursday’s parade.
A contingent of soldiers from the United Arab Emirates joined Indian troops in the celebrations, attended by top Indian government and military officials as well as diplomats and thousands of ordinary people.
The parade, that made its way through the wide, tree-lined roads of central Delhi, included acrobatic stunts on motorcycles, aerial displays and gallantry awards for the military.
Last year, French President Francois Hollande was the guest of honour. In 2015, former President Barack Obama viewed the display.
India’s constitution came into effect on Jan. 26, 1950.
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