India celebrates 74th Republic Day with many firsts
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Marking this R-Day parade with a grand spectacle unlike any other, this year there are many firsts. This is the first time that tanks, weaponry and soldiers march down Kartavya Path – the new name for the ceremonial boulevard Rajpath. This is the first time that the 21-gun salute accorded to the President prior to the parade will be given by Indian guns. This year 105 mm Indian field guns will replace the '25 pounders.
