UAE contingent to lead R-Day parade

UAE contingent to lead R-Day parade
UAE contingent to lead R-Day parade

NEW DELHI: A contingent of 179 United Arab Emirates (UAE) soldiers will lead the Republic Day parade this year.

The UAE has sent 195 jawans, 15 officers and 15 support staff. Of these, 144 jawans and 35 band members will be part of the parade, said Maj Gen Rajesh Sahai, Chief of Staff, Delhi Area and also second-in -command of the parade.

“Because they are guests, they will lead the parade,” he said.

The UAE is the second country after France to send its troops to participate in the Republic-Day parade of India, a tradition started last year.

Speaking to reporters, Brigadier Obaid Al-Zahumi, who will be leading the UAE contingent, said they were excited to be a part of the event.

“We got an invitation from the Indian Army some three weeks back and since then we have been busy in getting ready for the parade. We have a nice mix of soldiers from the army, navy and the air force,” Zahumi said.

The troops from the Arab country also participated in the full dress rehearsal, which commenced from today at Rajpath. (AGENCIES)

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