5 Fun Facts About The Republic Day Parade In India

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Rajpath hasn’t always been the official address for Republic Day celebrations For the first four years after the enforcement of the Indian Constitution on Republic Day. It was held in various venues like Irwin Stadium, Kingsway, Red Fort, and Ramlila Grounds between 1950 and 1954.

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Indian Air Force was once called the Royal Air Force It wasn’t until 1950 that the Royal Air Force came to be known as the Indian Air Force.

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