In order to end the colonial legacy, the Indian Navy has now permanently stopped the practice of carrying batons by all its personnel with immediate effect with the line of governments orders.Indian Navy ends colonial legacy of carrying batons with immediate effectRead @ANI Story | https://t.co/FuycG29iQr#IndianNavy #Baton #PMModi pic.twitter.com/nGxbT95HPa— ANI Digital (@ani_digital) July 29, 2023Indian Navy also ends colonial legacy In a statement issued by the force, the Indian Navy said, “With the passage of time, carrying of batons by naval personnel has become a norm. The symbolism of authority or power pot heated through the holding of a baton is a colonial legacy that is out of place in a transformed navy of Amrit Kaal.”Further, “Carrying of batons by all personnel including those from the provost be discontinued with immediate effect,” the letter said.Heres the instruction: Now, the Navy has instructed that a ceremonial baton be placed appropriately in the office of the head of the organisation of every unit.Indian Navy discontinues batons carried by senior Navy officers. Only ceremonial handing over the baton is allowed during exchange of power. @indiannavy@DDIndialive pic.twitter.com/2wUYqxDzgA— 𝐏𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐤 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐚 (@Palaksharmanews) July 29, 2023Briefing about this immediate change, the Navy said that the ceremonial handover of the baton may be undertaken within the office as part of a change of command only.Till now, the Indian Defence forces have taken multiple steps to shed the legacies of the colonial era and following which the Indian Navy changed its insignia as well.The new ensign or Nishaan of the Indian Navy was also unveiled last year by Prime Minister Narendra Modi where it removed the remnants of the colonial past and reflects the countrys rich maritime heritage.Interestingly, the new ensign is inspired by the seal of Chhatrapati Shivaji.
