Indian Navy Ends Colonial Era Practice Of Carrying Batons By All Personnel
NDTV
The Navy has now instructed that a ceremonial baton be placed appropriately in the office of the head of the organisation of every unit.
In line with the government's direction to shed colonial legacy, the Indian Navy has ended the practice of carrying batons by all its personnel with immediate effect.
In a communication issued by the force, the Indian Navy said: "With the passage of time, carrying of batons by naval personnel has become a norm. The symbolism of authority or power pot heated through the holding of a baton is a colonial legacy that is out of place in a transformed navy of Amrit Kaal."
In light of this, "Carrying of batons by all personnel including those from the provost be discontinued with immediate effect," the letter said.
