With 144 strong dependents, Assam Rifles ready for R-Day Parade

Guwahati: The Assam Rifles – India’s oldest paramilitary force with an unparalleled history of over 187 years – will highlight the message of gender equality and unity in diversity this time at the Republic Day celebrations in New Delhi on January 26.

A 144-member dependents backed by the Assam Rifles Military Band will march with honor and pride on New Delhi’s Kartayva Path on the occasion of Republic Day, bringing with it the spirit and spirit of the Northeast.
In a sui generis initiative, the Assam Rifles will demonstrate ‘gender equality’ and ‘unity in diversity’ at the parade by fielding a mixed contingent of men and women soldiers in equal numbers. The contingent will be led by Captain Akshay and will include soldiers recruited from different parts of the country. This reflects the Assam Rifles’ belief in equal opportunities for all.
Since 2015, women soldiers have been deployed on frontline duty alongside their male counterparts in various locations including the North East, Jammu and Kashmir and UN missions.
With a proud history spanning 187 years, the Assam Rifles has evolved into a highly skilled and efficient force, ready to take on any challenge. The organization is well equipped to meet the various security needs of India. Known as the ‘first responders’ in the North Eastern region, the Assam Rifles has consistently demonstrated its ability to respond to any situation quickly and effectively. They have earned the admiration and respect of the local population and are widely referred to as “Friends of the Northeast”.

The Assam Rifles has been a vital force in India’s northeastern region for 187 years, earning the trust and admiration of the local population. From world wars and the Chinese invasion of 1962 to insurgency in the Northeast and natural calamities, they have stood firm against all challenges.
The presence of the Assam Rifles is also felt in the northern borders of Jammu and Kashmir, where they have been developing a new relationship with the local people since 2020. The recent rescue of over 172 civilians at the Zozilla tunnel site is testament to the force’s dedication and service.
The Assam Rifles also has a rich history of successful operations, such as the elimination of 72 insurgents and the surrender of 13 in 1991, and has also been deployed overseas during Op Pawan in Sri Lanka and UN missions in Haiti, Golan Heights, Congo. . and more recently in Abyei.
A mixed marching troop of the Assam Rifles on the Kartavya Path on January 26 is a powerful symbol of progress and change in the northeastern region. The presence of both men and women in the contingent, many of whom are youths, reflects the growing opportunities for socio-economic development in the region. This is a clear indication that the Act East policy of the Government of India is having a positive impact. Popularly known as the “Sentinels of the Northeast”, the march of the Assam Rifles on Republic Day will not only be seen on the parade route but will also be felt in the hearts of citizens across the country.