BrahMos missiles, Arjun tanks showcased at 78th Army Day Parade in Jaipur

Advanced weapon systems, armoured vehicles and BrahMos missiles were showcased at the 78th Army Day Parade, which began on Mahal Road in Jaipur on Thursday, in the presence of Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi.

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

The award ceremony was followed by a salute by the parade commander, along with Param Vir Chakra, Ashok Chakra, Maha Vir Chakra and Kirti Chakra awardees. Three Chetak helicopters later showered flower petals on the parade.

Mounted troops of the 61st Cavalry showcased the Army’s military heritage, while advanced weapon systems and armoured vehicles were displayed, including Arjun tanks, K-9 Vajra self-propelled howitzers, Dhanush artillery guns, BMP infantry combat vehicles and BrahMos missiles.

Rajasthan Governor Haribhau Bagade, Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma, Deputy Chief Ministers Diya Kumari and Prem Chand Bairwa, along with several ministers and other officials, were present at the programme.

Army Day is observed to commemorate the occasion when General K M Cariappa, who later became Field Marshal, took charge as the Commander-in-Chief of the Indian Army in 1949, replacing his British predecessor.