Indira Gandhi Sarani

Indira Gandhi Sarani, formerly Red Road, is a road in Central Kolkata that runs from Eden Gardens (Rashmoni Avenue-Gostho Paul Sarani Junction) to Fort William West Gate (Dufferin Road-Outram Road Junction).

[1] The road, a wide boulevard, was built in 1820.

[3] The British authorities intended for the road to be able to host large parades.

[3] During the Second World War, the road, in the heart of Calcutta, served as a landing strip for Fighter aircraft.

[4] The annual Kolkata Marathon starts from the outside of the Rangers Club on Red Road.

Republic Day Parade on Red Road