R-Day parade: President Droupadi Murmu, her French counterpart arrive in traditional buggyThis Republic Day is special for the elite Regiment— Rashtrapati Ke Angrakshak, as it completes 250 years of service since its raising in 1773.
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President Droupadi Murmu with chief guest French President Emmanuel Macron arrives during the 75th Republic Day function at the Kartavya Path, in New Delhi, Friday, January 26, 2024.
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New Delhi: President Droupadi Murmu and her French counterpart Emmanuel Macron arrived on the Kartavya Path here for 75th Republic Day celebrations in a traditional buggy, which made a comeback after 40 years.
The presidents were escorted by the President's Bodyguard— 'Rashtrapati Ke Angrakshak'. The President's Bodyguard is the senior most regiment of the Indian Army.
This Republic Day is special for this elite Regiment as the 'Angrakshak’ have completed 250 years of service since its raising in 1773.