No camel contingent at Republic Day parade for first time in 66 years

"The camel contingent may also not be a part of the Beating the Retreat Ceremony to be held on January 29 where they stand along the ramparts of the North and South blocks on Raisina Hill," they said.French President Francois Hollande is the chief guest of this years event with dignitaries like President Pranab Mukherjee and Prime Minister Narendra Modi among others and general public.