68th Republic Day Celebrated
• India celebrated its 68th Republic Day on January 26, 2017. The theme of 2017 Republic Day is Skill India and Beti Bachao Beti Padhao.
• This year the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and the Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces of United Arab Emirates (UAE) Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nab yan was the Chief Guest at the ceremony.
• For the first time in the history of Republic Day, a foreign contingent of 179 UAE Soldiers led the annual parade on Rajpath.
• A contingent of National Security Guards, also known as the Black Cat commandos, took part in the parade for the first time.
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