President Murmu and Macron took a ride on the Republic Day, the story of the buggy for which India and Pakistan tossed each other

Our country definitely got independence in the year 1947 but at the same time it got such a sting in the form of partition, a wound which will continue to give pain throughout the life. Pakistan, a separate country, divided our country India into two parts. Mohammad Ali Jinnah’s stubbornness took the lives of lakhs of people and crores of people became homeless. A line was drawn between the two countries. Don’t know how many things were distributed. One of these was an open air buggy of the colonial period which was to come in the share of either India or Pakistan. You will say why is this buggy suddenly being discussed? In fact, today i.e. on Friday, on Republic Day, the country’s President Draupadi Murmu and French President Emmanuel Macron, who came as chief guests, were traveling in the same buggy. This buggy has made a comeback after 40 years. It replaced the traditional armored limousine today. So let us know the interesting story of this buggy.

History of Buggy
President Draupadi Murmu and French President Emmanuel Macron were riding on Republic Day in a carriage that once belonged to the Viceroy of India during the British rule. Pulled by six horses, this black carriage with gold rims, red velvet interior and Ashoka Chakra was the pride of the Viceroy. It was used for ceremonial functions and for moving around Rashtrapati Bhavan (then the residence of the Viceroy). After the end of British rule, both India and newly formed Pakistan were keen to adopt this luxurious buggy. Both the countries came up with a unique method to decide which country would get this buggy.

Toss like cricket
The solution was found in the form of a toss to decide which government would become the pride of this black royal buggy. Colonel Thakur Govind Singh of India and Sahibzada Yakub Khan of Pakistan let fate decide by tossing a coin. But destiny had something else in store. The toss had decided the fate of the baggie. Luck was with India and this buggy came to India’s share. Colonel Singh won the baggy for India. Subsequently, the buggy was used by the President to travel from Rashtrapati Bhavan to Parliament for the swearing-in ceremony. This buggy was also used to carry the Head of State to the Beating Retreat ceremony held at Vijay Chowk at the conclusion of the Republic Day celebrations.

Buggy that had disappeared after seeing the dangers returned again
Several years after independence, the use of open carriages for the President declined. Due to security risks, it was decided not to run it much. This traditional buggy was replaced by bulletproof vehicles. But after 40 years it was brought back today on the occasion of Republic Day. President Draupadi Murmu and Chief Guest French President Emmanuel Macron had arrived together in this buggy. PM Modi, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar and all three chiefs of the Indian Army were present to receive him on the path of duty.

75th republic day focuses on women, Indians included in six French contingents are also parading

We are celebrating our 75th Republic Day. French President Emmanuel Macron is the chief guest at this year’s ceremony. This Republic Day is especially focused on women. Women are at the center of the tableau, parade and theme of this year’s Republic Day. The biggest change is the march of a women’s contingent from all three services. In this, Captain Sharanya Rao is leading this march from the Army. Captain Sharanya Rao said, I am leading the Army contingent. It is a matter of pride for me, because this is happening for the first time in history. A marching contingent and a band contingent from France also came to India to participate in this parade. It said six Indians are part of the French squad. Let us know.

A matter of pride for Captain Sharanya Rao
For the first time, a tri-service contingent of women is also seen marching on the duty path in the parade under the women-based Republic Day theme. In this, Captain Sharanya Rao is leading the Army contingent. Sharanya Rao is currently posted as Lieutenant in the Indian Army. She hails from Kodagu district of Karnataka.

Who are the Indians in the French army?
France’s 95-member marching team and 33-member band team are also participating in the 75th Republic Day parade. Along with aircraft of the Indian Air Force, a multi-role tanker transport aircraft and two Rafale fighter jets of the French Air Force will also take part in the fly-past. There are also six Indians in this French team. These include CCH Sujan Pathak (Head Corporal), CPL Deepak Arya (Corporal), CPL Parbeen Tandon (Corporal), Gurvachan Singh (First Class Legionnaire), Aniket Ghartimagar (First Class Legionnaire) and Vikas DeJesegar (First Class Legionnaire). All People are feeling very honored to come to India.

Why Indians in French Army?
Actually, there is a corps of foreign army in France whose name is French Foreign Legion. The French Foreign Legion, established in 1831, is considered an integral part of the French Army. Captain Noel Louis, commander of the French marching contingent, said that these elite military corps provide an opportunity for foreigners to serve in the French army with certain conditions. At present it has 9,500 officers and generals. There are people from about 140 countries from all over the world in this corps.

India’s power thundered in the sky, parade concluded on the duty path

The Indian Air Force contingent included 144 airmen and four officers in the parade squad. His tableau was based on the theme of Indian Air Force ‘Capable, Empowered, Self-reliant’. The tableau showed LCA Tejas and Su-30 flying over the IOR.

On the occasion of Republic Day, a breathtaking air show of 54 aircraft/helicopters was seen, in which three aircraft of the French Air and Space Force, 46 of the Indian Air Force, one of the Indian Navy and four helicopters of the Indian Army participated in the flypast. The planes mesmerized the people watching the parade and carved many shapes in the air. Pilots flew with Light Combat Helicopter Tejas, Rafale, Su-30, MiG-29 Upgrade, P-8I, Jaguar Dakota, Dornier, C-17, C-130J as well as Light Fighter Helicopter Prachanda, Air Force feat With this the parade ended.