78th Army Day parade held in Jaipur

A grand parade to mark the 78th Army Day was held in Jaipur on Thursday in the presence of Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi. Governor Haribhau Bagde, Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma, members of the state cabinet, senior Army officials and a large number of citizens witnessed the parade. Organised on Mahal Road in Jagatpura, the parade showcased the valour, discipline and advanced military capabilities of the Indian Army. Smartly-turned-out contingents marched past the saluting dais, displaying their bravery and professional excellence.

#WATCH | Rajasthan | Chief of the Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi takes salute at the 78th Army Day Parade underway in Jaipur.

Rajasthan Governor Haribhau Kisanrao Bagde, CM Bhajanlal Sharma also present. pic.twitter.com/MInrSjZD1J

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The event featured an impressive display of the Army’s modern combat readiness, including indigenous missile systems, advanced tanks, military vehicles, drones, and anti-air and anti-tank weapon systems. Soldiers from various regiments participated, presenting their distinct uniforms, traditions and combat skills. The Nepal Army Band also took part, highlighting the longstanding friendship and defence cooperation between the two nations. The BrahMos missile system, helicopter-based weapon platforms, and robotic dogs were among the major attractions.

VIDEO | Rajasthan: The 78th Army Day Parade is being held at Mahal Road, Jaipur.

Mounted troops of the 61st Cavalry will showcase military heritage. Also, advanced weapon systems and armoured vehicles, including Arjun tanks, K-9 Vajra, Dhanush artillery guns, BMPs, and BrahMos… pic.twitter.com/qQvSDWZpL6

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Cultural performances, including Rajasthan’s Kalbelia and Gair dances, added colour to the event. The Sapta Shakti Command, also known as the South Western Command, has taken responsibility for managing an estimated crowd of nearly eight lakh civilians in Jaipur.

The central theme of this year’s celebrations, “Year of Networking and Data Centricity,” highlights the Indian Army’s transition towards advanced digitalisation, secure modern communication networks, and data-driven decision-making systems to meet the demands of contemporary warfare. Army Day has been observed every year since 1949 to commemorate the day General K.M. Cariappa took over as the first Indian Commander-in-Chief of the Indian Army.