A tri-services contingent of the Indian Armed Forces, led by the Punjab Regiment of the Indian Army, started preparations at the Champs-Elysees Avenue in Paris ahead of the annual Bastille Day military parade in France.
The Bastille Day military parade is an annual event that is held on July 14 each year in Paris since 1880. It is attended by the President of France, along with members of the Government, legislative figures, and the mayor of Paris.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is the guest of honour at this year’s Bastille Day parade.
Meanwhile, this year’s Bastille Day parade will feature a 269-member tri-services contingent of the Indian Armed Forces marching alongside the French Armed Forces. The Punjab Regiment will be led by Captain Aman Jagtap, the Indian Navy contingent will be led by Commander Vrat Baghel, and the Indian Air Force contingent will be l by Squadron Leader Sindhu Reddy
Ahead of the Bastille Day Parade, Captain Aman Jagtap, 23rd Battalion, Punjab Regiment, Longewala, who is in command of the Indian contingent, said, “It is a proud and historic moment. After 107 years, we will parade at the same place where the ancestors of my Regiment did. For my troop and me, it is a matter of pride for me… It is not every day that someone gets to parade before one’s PM in a foreign land. It is a huge and rare opportunity for us.”
The Punjab Regiment participated in both World Wars in almost all major theatres of war and were awarded with 18 Battle and Theatre Honours in World War I alone.
“The troops are full of vigour. We are ready to march. Our spirit and morale is high. Our ancestors sacrificed themselves for this land. Now we are here,” Subedar Satinder Pal Singh, Punjab Regiment, said.
The high ‘josh’ was on full display during the parade preparations, as slogans of ‘Jo Bole So Nihal, Sat Sri Akal’ and ‘Indian Army ki Jai’ were raised by the contingent personnel.
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