India, Jan. 22 -- Lucknowites got a glimpse of the Republic Day parade as various contingents held their rehearsal on Thursday. Armed forces, paramilitary personnel, police, students, and other groups participated in the march past.

Additional District Magistrate Amit Kumar said, "It's a multi-dimensional contingent. Along with the Armed Forces, we have troupes from schools, the National Cadet Corps (NCC), scouts, Prantiya Rakshak Dal, Forest Department, Central Reserve Police Force, Home Guards, Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS), and various police departments. The star attraction is the Thunderbolt contingent, where members perform a synchronized drill on motorcycles."

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