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Assam's Guwahati joins the nation in celebrating the 78th Independence Day. A glimpse of the city's iconic landmarks.

Photo Credit: Parikshit Das, Guwahati

Guwahati's iconic buildings shine bright to celebrate Independence Day.

Guwahati Independence Day

Guwahati's iconic buildings shine bright to celebrate I-Day

Assam Rifles Contingent participating in the Parade will be a mixed contingent with equal number of Riflemen and Riflewomen highlighting the credo of “Gender Equality”.

Assam Rifles fielding contingent for the Republic Day Parade, 2023

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma hoisted the national flag on the occasion of India’s 74th Republic Day celebration in a programme held at Veterinary College Field in Khanapara, Guwahati

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<p>The Assam Rifles, the oldest and the most decorated Para Military Force of our country with more than 187 years of unparalleled history, valour and heritage is fielding a contingent for the Republic Day Parade 2023. The 144 strong contingent backed by the Assam Rifles Military Band will march with honour and pride at the National Capital on the Republic Day bringing the euphoria and spirit of the North East with them.</p>


<p>During its 187 years of its existence, the Force has evolved itself into a modern and operationally efficient outfit, capable of responding to any challenges with élan and alacrity. &nbsp;The Force is well poised to meet all the envisaged security paradigms facing our great Nation. Assam Rifles have always been the FIRST RESPONDERS in all eventualities in North East India which has earned them the adulations of their fellow citizens as well as the title of “Friends of the North East”.</p>


<p>The marching contingent at the Kartavya Path on 26th Jan not only signifies the confidence of the men and women, young in age but also the socio economic changes in the North East. It adds to the belief that the Government of India Act East Policy is actually progressing well. ‘The Sentinels of the North East’, the Assam Rifles march on the Republic Day will not only be on the Kartavya Path but also into the hearts of citizen of the Country.</p>


<p>On the Republic Day the smartly attired soldiers of the Force will be watched fondly by their Friends in the North East with whom their relationship is everlasting. Their every step will be greeted with joy and pride not only on the Kartavya Path but in all corners of the North East.</p>


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Assam Rifles fielding contingent for the Republic Day Parade, 2023

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