BSF's daredevils, 23 tableaux: What to expect at R-Day parade

January 25, 2018 21:08

India will celebrate its 69th Republic Day tomorrow by showcasing its military prowess, culture and diversity in the presence of leaders of the 10

ASEAN nations who will attend the event as chief guests.

There will be a march past by the army personnel carrying the ASEAN flag at the Republic Day parade, where 23 tableaux, including those representing various states, ministries, the All India Radio among others, will roll down the Rajpath.

A motorcycle contingent of women personnel of the BSF will showcase their skills for the first time at the parade, where supreme commander of the Indian armed forces President Ram Nath Kovind will take the salute.

The army personnel will also carry the flags of the 10 ASEAN nations. There will also be a flypast by MI-17 and RUDRA armed helicopters along with a number of IAF aircraft.

-- PTI

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