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French soldiers take part in Republic Day parade

  •   Tue, Jan 26 2016 11:13:58 AM

New Delhi, Jan 26 (IANS): French soldiers on Tuesday took part in the Republic Day parade at the Rajpath, creating history as it was for the first time that a foreign army contingent took part in the celebrations.

The soldiers of the 35th Infantry Regiment, which was deployed in India between 1781 and 1784, was led by Lieutenant Colonel Paul Bury.

French President Francois Hollande is the chief guest for Republic Day parade.

The French contingent marched on the Rajpath and they followed Lt. Gen. Rajan Ravindran, General Officer Commanding, Delhi Area. They were preceded by a band, including 48 musicians, led by Major Jean-Claude Leberruyer.

The infantry contingent had 75 soldiers.
  

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