"The Republic Day parade included a massive display of its military capacity with missiles, aircraft, newly formed units, and weapon systems used during Operation Sindoor a military operation wherein India claimed to strike infrastructure used by militants linked to the April attack on Indian tourists in Indian-administered Kashmir. The parade also included military bands and horse and camel cavalry units. India's defense capacity was showcased during the Republic Day parade Image: Adnan Abidi/REUTERS"
"EU's Antonio Costa and Ursula von der Leyen were the guests of honor at India's 77th Republic Day celebrationsImage: Adnan Abidi/REUTERS "It is the honor of a lifetime to be Chief Guests at the Republic Day celebrations. A successful India makes the world more stable, prosperous and secure," Von der Leyen said in a post on social media on Monday. She also said that India and Europe have made "a clear choice." "The choice of strategic partnership, dialogue and openness.""
India celebrated its 77th Republic Day with a parade showcasing missiles, aircraft, newly formed units, and weapon systems used during Operation Sindoor, which India said struck militant infrastructure linked to an April attack on tourists in Indian-administered Kashmir. The parade included military bands, horse and camel cavalry, and a display of defense capability. Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the occasion inspires resolve to build a developed India. The theme was '150 Years of Vande Mataram'. European Council President Antonio Costa and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen attended as guests of honor ahead of an EU-India summit expected to announce a free trade deal and security partnership. Von der Leyen emphasized strategic partnership, dialogue, and openness.
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