In Pics | The many ‘firsts’ at Republic Day Parade 2024

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Major Jerry Blaize and Captain C T Supreetha became the first couple to march together at a Republic Day parade.

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In another first, major Srishti Khulla, an eye surgeon and paratrooper, led an all-women Armed Forces Medical Services marching contingent.

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The first ever all- women tri-service contingent marched down the Kartavya Path.

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1,900 sarees from across the country were also displayed at the celebrations.

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Republic Day 2024 parade also saw the rollout of six all-terrain specialist vehicles.

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A troupe of 100 women artists played traditional musical instruments in place of the military bands that led the parade in the past.

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