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The air in Delhi danced to the tunes of the military bands today as the Beating Retreat was underway at Vijay Chowk. This grand event marks the culmination of the Republic Day celebrations. Last week, India celebrated its 75th Republic Day. French President Emmanuel macron was the Chief Guest for the event. Today’s event was attended by President Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, along with Chief of Defence Staff Gen Anil Chauhan, the three service chiefs – Gen Manoj Pande, Air Chief Marshal V R Chaudhari and Admiral R Hari Kumar.
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President Droupadi Murmu arrives for the Beating Retreat ceremony at Vijay Chowk on January 29. (Image: PTI)
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President Murmu arrived at the venue in the traditional ‘buggy’. (Image: PTI)
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives for the ceremony. (Image: PTI)
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The event was also saw Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and other union ministers in attendance. (Image: PTI)
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Tri-service bands perform during the Beating Retreat ceremony. (Image: PTI)
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From the resonant ‘Shankhnaad’ of the massed band to the Navy’s melodious ‘Mission Chandrayaan,’ harmonious melodies echoed through the Raisina Hills in the heart of Delhi, celebrating India’s rich heritage and significant achievements. (Image: PTI)
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The pipes and drums bands played tunes such as ‘Veer Bharat’, ‘Sangam Dur’, ‘Kesariya Bana’ and ‘Deshon ka Sartaj Bharat’. They also made formations of ‘Chakravyuh’ and ‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam’. (Image: PTI)
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Among the other tunes that filled the air today were ‘Bharat Ke Jawan’ and ‘Vijay Bharat’. (Image: PTI)
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Camel mounted Border Security Force (BSF) personnel. (Image: PTI)
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Paramilitary forces bands perform during the ceremony. (Image: PTI)
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The spectators, consisting of both young and old people, cheered as the bands performed, and many also chanted ‘Bharat Mata ki Jai’ at the end of the ceremony. (Image: PTI)
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An illuminated view of the ‘Rashtrapati Bhavan’ during the Beating Retreat ceremony. (Image: PTI)
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