Republic Day 2023: Soldiers rehearse amid dense fog in Delhi

The Indian Army on Tuesday morning braced for the odd weather conditions in the national capital region (NCR) to rehearse for the 74th Republic Day Parade.

India is all set to celebrate its 74th Republic Day on January 26, 2023 with the iconic parade at Delhi's Rajpath showcasing its military prowess and cultural pageantry. Credit: PTI Photo

Indian soldiers were seen rehearsing in Delhi. With North India reeling under an intense cold wave, the mercury levels in Delhi had plummeted to 8.5 degrees Celsius. Credit: PTI Photo

Despite the poor visibility, Jawans were seen rehearsing at the Kartavya Path during a cold morning, in New Delhi. Credit: Reuters Photo

Soldiers kept their josh high with slogans like ‘Jai Hind’ and war cries ‘Jo Bole So Nihaal’. Credit: PTI Photo

The Assam Rifles contingent rehearsing for the Republic Parade 2023 at the Kartavya Path during a cold and foggy morning, in New Delhi. Credit: PTI Photo

According to data shared by the IMD, the minimum temperature on Tuesday (January 3) morning stood at 8.5 degrees Celsius, a notch above normal. Credit: PTI Photo

A thick fog blanketed the city on Tuesday morning blocking any sunlight from touching the ground. Credit: PTI Photo