For the short ride, the dignitaries were chauffeured in a colonial-era open-air buggy, waving to crowds along the route. The buggy, which made a comeback last year after a 40-year hiatus, replacing the usual armoured limousine, is a six-horse-drawn carriage, with its black exterior, gold-plated rims, red velvet interiors, and embossed Ashoka Chakra.
