Jaipur: Chief of Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi attended the 78th Army Day celebrations on January 15 in Rajasthan’s Jaipur. Organized on Mahal Road in Jagatpura, the parade showcased the valor, discipline, and advanced military capabilities of the Indian Army.
The parade took place under the motto “Seva Paramo Dharmaḥ – Service Before Self", highlighting the Indian Army’s courage, discipline, and dedication. The parade displayed the army’s artillery and rocket capabilities, with several missile and launcher systems on show, including the BrahMos cruise missile, which can strike targets up to 800 kilometres away from land, sea, or underwater platforms, according to the Army.
Defense Minister Rajnath Singh, Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma, Chief of Defense Staff General Anil Chauhan, Rajasthan Governor Haribhau Bagde, BJP Rajasthan President Madan Rathore, along with a large number of other dignitaries, were also present for the occasion.
In addition to this, the parade also marks the first public appearance of the Bhairav Battalion, the unit which has been raised as part of the Army’s recent restructuring, drawing operational lessons from global conflicts, including its own Operation Sindoor.
President Droupadi Murmu and PM Narendra Modi extended warm greetings to the Indian Army on the occasion, describing the day as a tribute to the courage, dedication, and supreme sacrifice of soldiers who serve the nation with unwavering resolve.
