In Images | How India displayed its ‘nari shakti’ at Republic Day parade

India’s Republic Day parade at New Delhi’s Kartavya Path put the spotlight on ‘nari shakti’ (women power), highlighting the important role they play across sectors — from village industry, maritime sector, defence, science to space technology. The parade enthralled French president Emmanuel Macron and other guests who were in attendance at the event. The Republic Day parade also saw for the first time an all-women contingent of Army, Air Force and the Navy marching in the parade. Moreover, a band of 112 women artistes began the parade with an ‘Aavaahan’, an enchanting performance that featured an array of Indian musical instruments sourced from different corners of the country. Here are some glimpses of women stealing the show at the parade. [caption id=“attachment_13658752” align=“alignnone” width=“640”] A team of CRPF’s ‘Daredevils’ during the 75th Republic Day celebrations, at the Kartavya Path in New Delhi. PTI[/caption] [caption id=“attachment_13658762” align=“alignnone” width=“640”] An all-female contingent representing the Army’s Corp of Military Police (CMP) marching down Kartavya Path. PIB[/caption] [caption id=“attachment_13658782” align=“alignnone” width=“640”] The Military Nursing Service (MNS) contingent march past during India’s 75th Republic Day parade in New Delhi. AFP[/caption] [caption id=“attachment_13658802” align=“alignnone” width=“640”] Women personnel in a marching contingent of the Delhi Police during the 75th Republic Day parade, at the Kartavya Path in New Delhi. PTI[/caption] [caption id=“attachment_13658822” align=“alignnone” width=“640”] All women Tri-service contingent marches past during the 75th Republic Day celebrations, at the Kartavya Path in New Delhi. PTI[/caption] [caption id=“attachment_13658832” align=“alignnone” width=“640”] Cadets of Indian Border Security Forces (BSF) camel regiment march past during India’s 75th Republic Day parade in New Delhi. AFP[/caption] [caption id=“attachment_13658842” align=“alignnone” width=“640”] Indian women soldiers perform a daredevil on bikes during the Republic Day parade in New Delhi. Reuters[/caption] [caption id=“attachment_13658852” align=“alignnone” width=“640”] Artistes perform during India’s 75th Republic Day parade in New Delhi. AFP[/caption] [caption id=“attachment_13658862” align=“alignnone” width=“640”] Dancers perform during the Republic Day parade in New Delhi. States such as Manipur, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Haryana, Odisha, Jharkhand and Chhattisgarh showcased women’s roles in diverse areas in their tableaus. Reuters[/caption]