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India celebrated its 78th Army Day on Thursday, with the Parade being held in Jaipur, Rajasthan, for the first time. The parade began on the Mahal Road in the presence of Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi.

 

Advanced weapon systems, armoured vehicles and BrahMos missiles were  on display. Three Chetak helicopters showered flower petals on the gathering. Mounted troops of the 61st Cavalry showcased military heritage while advanced weapon systems and armoured vehicles, including Arjun tanks, K-9 Vajra, Dhanush artillery guns, BMPs, BrahMos missiles, were displayed.  

 

Before the parade, the Indian Army Chief presented Sena Medal gallantry awards (posthumously) to Subedar Major Pawan Kumar, Hawaldar Sunil Kumar, Lance Naik Dinesh Kumar, Lance Naik Subhash Kumar and Lance Naik Pradeep Kumar.

 

Rajasthan Governor Haribhau Bagade, Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma, Deputy CMs Diya Kumari and Prem Chand Bairwa, several ministers and others were present on the occasion.

 

 

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