Republic Day 2023 | Highlights Of The Republic Day Parade 2023 | 26th January 2023 Parade | News18

Republic Day 2023 | Highlights Of The Republic Day Parade 2023 | 26th January 2023 Parade | News18 The 74th Republic Day Parade was about the spectacular display of made-in-India weapons, increased role of 'Nari Shakti' in the Armed Forces and signs of the country leaving behind its colonial past. For the first time in the history of India’s Republic Day, the British-era 25-pounder guns, which had been used for decades for the 21-gun salute, were replaced with the indigenous 105mm Indian Field Guns. The vintage artillery, which was once used in the World War II, fell silent and the desi guns boomed for the ceremonial gun salute. Lt Commander Disha Amrith, 29, was the first Navy woman officer to lead a naval contingent of 144 sailors, showcasing the increasing role of 'Nari Shakti' in the military. Armed with assault rifles, women soldiers in colourful uniforms, usually deployed along the desert border with Pakistan, were for the first time joined the BSF camel contingent. Women officers were also part of the contingents of Corps of Signals, Army Air Defence and Army Daredevils