Focus on displaying ‘Nari Shakti’The armed forces are displaying an array of home-grown weaponry and military equipment such as missiles, drone jammers, surveillance systems, vehicle-mounted mortars and BMP-II infantry combat vehicles at the parade.For the first time, an all-women tri-services contingent is part of the event.Also, the parade is being heralded by over 100 women artistes playing Indian musical instruments such as Sankh, Naadswaram, and Nagada for the first time instead of the traditional military bands.Around 15 women pilots will later enthral the audience during the Indian Air Force’s fly-past, representing ‘Nari Shakti’.A total of 16 tableaux from states and Union territories and nine from central ministries and departments will roll down the Kartavya Path during the parade.The ceremony started with the visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the National War Memorial, where he paid solemn tributes to the fallen heroes by laying a wreath.(With PTI inputs)
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