A fleet of helicopters were on Sunday seen flying above Delhi’s Rajpath in a full-dress rehearsal for India’s annual Republic Day parade, as audiences gathered at the yearly parade venue to witness the lead-up to the final celebrations.

ANI reported that as many as four MiG-17 choppers soared high above the crowds in a wineglass formation, carrying the national insignia and service insignia.

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The Indian Army also rehearsed their traditional march past in full-dress for the annual Republic Day parade. 

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In a first, India will begin its Republic Day celebrations from January 23 instead of January 24 this year, to include the birth anniversary of late freedom fighter Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose.

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The six marching contingents will include the Rajput Regiment, Sikh Light Infantry, Assam Regiment, Jammy, Kashmir Light Infantry, Parachute Regiment and Army Ordnance Corps Regiment of the Indian Army.

RDP-2022 will commence at 10:30 am and will conclude at 12 noon.

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The parade will march on the traditional route of Rajpath, from Vijay Chowk to the National Stadium, New Delhi.

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The celebrations will be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who will unveil the hologram statue of the freedom fighter at India Gate at around 6 pm today.