New Delhi,January 26th
India celebrates its 63rd Republic Day on Thursday, the ceremonial parade began amidst tight security. This year, the guest of honour is Thailand's first woman Prime Minister Yinluck Shinawatra.President Pratibha Patil addressed the nation on the eve of Republic Day and even made a veiled reference to the Lokpal Debate that raged on during the Winter Session of Parliament.Security has been tightened across the national capital. A ground-to-air security apparatus has been put in place.Over 25,000 police personnel, including those from paramilitary forces and sharpshooters from the NSG, have been deployed.Mobile hit teams, anti-aircraft guns and sharpshooters of the NSG were also on the job at various places while paramilitary and Delhi Police commandos kept a close watch along the route.
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