Republic Day Parade: This Time,18 Army Squads Will Salute
Republic Day Parade: This time, 18 army squads will salute at Rajpath, Rafale, and Bangladesh contingents will be the main attraction, know who will lead the parade.
Rafael Jet, one of the world’s most advanced fighter aircraft, and the Bangladesh Army will be the main attraction of the Republic Day Parade celebrations at Rajpath this time.
The patriotic melodies of the 36 band contingents of the military and paramilitary forces will add to the march of the troops.
However, in view of the Corona epidemic, the most exciting motorcycle feat show of the Republic Day celebrations will not be held this time.
VK Mishra will lead the parade
This time the Republic Day parade will be led by Lt Gen VK Mishra and during this time 18 squad of paramilitary forces along with the three forces will take part in the salute march.
It will also include an army cavalry and a camel squad of BSF. NCC and NSS youth contingent will also be there.
The parade length will be shorter
Due to Corona, the length of the parade will be short and all the salute march will start from Vijay Chowk to National Stadium instead of Lal Quila.
Bangladesh troops will start with a squad
The parade at Rajpath will begin with the salute of the joint squad of the three Bangladesh forces and their military band. It will have 122 soldiers including seven officers.
Bangladesh said – a matter of pride for us
Colonel Mohtashim Chaudhary, who is heading the Bangladesh Army contingent, said during a press conference that it is a matter of pride for his country that India has got a chance to participate in the Republic Day parade.
This association with India is also special because the Bangladesh Army is always thankful for the unforgettable role of Indian forces in their freedom struggle.
The armies of these countries have taken part
Colonel Mohtashim Chaudhary also said that it is special for us to come to the parade because in 2021 Bangladesh is celebrating the 50th anniversary of independence and the birth centenary of its founder Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.
The forces of Allied France and the United Arab Emirates have participated in the Republic Day Parade before Bangladesh.
A glimpse of military might will be seen
A tableau of modern weapons of the armies will also be held this time to give a glimpse of India’s military might. This will include the Bhishma T-90 tank, T-72 tank, BrahMos supersonic missile, Pinaka rocket launcher, and all other weapons.
Paramveer Chakra winner will join the parade
The Paramveer Chakra winners will be a part of the parade as before, but this time due to the corona, the squad of ex-soldiers will not be included. Due to the corona, only 25,000 people have been invited to watch the parade this time.
32 tableaux will be removed
On the Rajpath, 32 tableaux of the states and various departments will showcase different dimensions of progress with the art culture of the country.
After this, the second main attraction of the parade will be the flypast of the Indian Air Force. Rafale will be the center of attention of all the recently inducted in the Air Force.
Apart from Rafael, Sukhoi, MiG, Mirage, and indigenous light combat aircraft Tejas, etc. will also show their strength.
