R-Day parade: Navy's tableau to depict 1946 uprising; woman officer to lead marching contingent
India Today
The Indian Navy's marching contingent at the Republic Day parade will be led by a woman officer and will depict the 1946 naval uprising.
The Indian Navy's tableau will depict the 1946 naval uprising that contributed to the country's independence movement, and its marching contingent will be led by a woman officer at this year's Republic Day parade.
The tableau will also depict the navy's theme of "Combat Ready, Credible, and Cohesive."
The navy said in a statement that the naval contingent comprises 96 men, three platoon commanders, and one contingent commander.
It will be led by Lieutenant Commander Aanchal Sharma, who is an observer officer posted at the Indian Naval Air Squadron (INAS) 314, it was mentioned.
Sharma, who was commissioned in June 2016, said that the enthusiasm and energy of the contingent is unparalleled and it is indeed an honour to be leading it at the Republic Day parade.
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As the nation is celebrating 75 years of independence as "Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav", the navy’s contribution to the Indian freedom struggle will have a special mention in the tableau, the navy said in a statement.
