Nari Shakti: First march by all-women contingent at R-Day parade
At the 66th Republic Day parade on Monday, India witnessed the first march by women army, navy and air force contingent. (Photo: Video grab)- IAF's all-women contingent marching during the 66th Republic Day Parade at Rajpath in New Delhi. (Photo: AP)
- While the Army contingent was led by Capt Divya Ajith, the Navy was led by Lt Commander Sandhya Chauhan. The Air Force contingent was led by Squadron Leader Sneha Shekhawat.
- On Day 1 of President Obama’s three-day India visit, Wing Commander Puja Thakur of the Indian Air Force created history by being the first woman to lead the Guard of Honour.
- As the all-women contingent marched past the dignitaries, HRD minister Smriti Irani gave them a standing ovation.
- Captain Divya A led the first of its kind all-women contingent in the history of India. (Photo: Video grab)
At the 66th Republic Day parade on Monday, India witnessed the first march by women army, navy and air force contingent. (Photo: Video grab)
Nari Shakti: First march by all-women contingent at R-Day parade
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