In Photos | From 1950 to 2024: A Look at India's Republic Day Chief Guests
From Queen Elizabeth to Barack Obama, here’s every chief guest who's witnessed India’s Republic Day celebrations.
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While Republic Day has always witnessed massive celebrations since 1950, the presence of a chief guest as the state guest of honour on 26 January has become a staple.
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India has welcomed many heads of state, heads of government, ministers, and other dignitaries as chief guests, who are chosen after India looks at its strategic, economic and political interests.
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The chief guest, or in some cases, guests, are a reflection of India's growing ties with different countries around the world and its commitment to peace and friendship.
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From Queen Elizabeth to Barack Obama, here’s every chief guest who has witnessed India’s Republic Day celebrations, from 1950 to 2023.
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(Photo: Rashtrapati Sachivalaya)
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(Photo: Digital Photo Library, Rashtrapati Bhawan)
(Photo: Digital Photo Library, Rashtrapati Bhawan)
(Photo: Digital Photo Library, Rashtrapati Bhawan)
(Photo: Digital Photo Library, Rashtrapati Bhawan)
(Photo: Digital Photo Library, Rashtrapati Bhawan)
(Photo: Digital Photo Library, Rashtrapati Bhawan)
(Photo: Digital Photo Library, Rashtrapati Bhawan)
(Photo: Digital Photo Library, Rashtrapati Bhawan)
(Photo: Digital Photo Library, Rashtrapati Bhawan)
(Photo: Digital Photo Library, Rashtrapati Bhawan)
(Photo: Digital Photo Library, Rashtrapati Bhawan)
(Photo: Digital Photo Library, Rashtrapati Bhawan)
(Photo: Digital Photo Library, Rashtrapati Bhawan)
(Photo: Digital Photo Library, Rashtrapati Bhawan)
(Photo: Digital Photo Library, Rashtrapati Bhawan)
(Photo: Digital Photo Library, Rashtrapati Bhawan)
(Photo: Digital Photo Library, Rashtrapati Bhawan)
(Photo: Digital Photo Library, Rashtrapati Bhawan)
(Photo: Digital Photo Library, Rashtrapati Bhawan)
(Photo: Digital Photo Library, Rashtrapati Bhawan)
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From Queen Elizabeth to Barack Obama, here’s every chief guest who has witnessed India’s Republic Day celebrations, from 1950 to 2024.
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