New Delhi: In the Republic Day Parade, for the first time, an all-women tri-services contingent will take part which will include women troops of the Army's military police along with women from the other two services, said Major General Sumit Mehta on Tuesday.
"Republic Day parade to start from 10:30 am on January 26 from Vijay Chowk to Kartavya Path. The parade commander would be Delhi Area Commander Lt Gen Bhavnish Kumar. For the first time, an all-women tri-services contingent will take part in the parade which will include women troops of the Army's military police along with women from the other two services," Major General said.
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"Three of the two living Param Vir Chakra awardees including Captain Yogendra Yadav and Subedar Major Sanjay Kumar would be taking part in the Republic Day parade," he added.
Major General Mehta further said that the French contingent which includes Indian and Nepali origin members, will also march during the parade. A French refuel aircraft along with two French Rafale aircraft will fly over them.
French President Emmanuel Macron is the Chief Guest at the Republic Day festivities. (with ANI inputs)
