Republic Day parade rehearsal

An elderly Indian Muslim woman sits against a closed shop while a school boy imitates a marching soldier as they wait for the annual Republic Day parade rehearsal to move past them in New Delhi, India, Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2013. India celebrates Republic Day annually on Jan. 26. (AP Photo/Altaf Qadri)

A group of Indian paramilitary soldiers, right, stand with the backdrop of the Presidential Palace during rehearsals for India's Republic Day parade in New Delhi, India, Friday, Jan. 18, 2013. India marks Republic Day on Jan. 26 with military parades and festivities across the country. (AP Photo/Altaf Qadri)

An Indian man runs past tanks waiting to participate in Republic Day rehearsals which halted due to heavy rains in New Delhi, India, Friday, Jan. 18, 2013. India marks its Republic Day on Jan. 26. (AP Photo/Altaf Qadri)

A contingent of Indian paramilitary soldiers arrive to participate in Republic Day rehearsals in New Delhi, India, Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2013. India marks its Republic Day on Jan. 26. (AP Photo/Altaf Qadri)

A contingent of Indian Army's Gorkha regiment leaves after participating in rehearsals for the Republic Day parade in New Delhi, India, Friday, Jan. 18, 2013. India marks Republic Day on Jan. 26 with military parades and festivities across the country. (AP Photo/Altaf Qadri)

Indian armed forces participate in rehearsals for India's Republic Day parade in New Delhi, India, Friday, Jan. 18, 2013. India marks Republic Day on Jan. 26 with military parades and festivities across the country. (AP Photo/Altaf Qadri)

Members of Indian Navy and Air Force walk back to their respective enclosures as rain halts rehearsals for India's Republic Day parade in New Delhi, India, Friday, Jan. 18, 2013. India marks Republic Day on Jan. 26 with military parades and festivities across the country. (AP Photo/Altaf Qadri)

A contingent of Indian Navy leaves after participating in rehearsals for India's Republic Day parade in New Delhi, India, Friday, Jan. 18, 2013. India marks Republic Day on Jan. 26 with military parades and festivities across the country. (AP Photo/Altaf Qadri)

Indian Presidential Bodyguards ride on horses during rehearsals for India's Republic Day parade in New Delhi, India, Friday, Jan. 18, 2013. India marks Republic Day on Jan. 26 with military parades and festivities across the country. (AP Photo/Altaf Qadri)

Indian soldiers walk past India Gate on their way to a dress rehearsal for the annual Republic Day parade in New Delhi, India, Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2013. India celebrates Republic Day annually on Jan. 26. (AP Photo/Kevin Frayer)