#LadiesSpecial: These 146 Women Jawans Are Ready To Create History This Republic Day

This year, 2019, India will celebrate it's 70th Republic Day on 26th January and an all-women contingent from the Assam Rifles unit of the Indian Army will be making this memorable day even more special. For the first time ever, in the history of para military, Mahila jawans will salute the President at Rajpath on Republic Day.

These women who will be marching on 26th January are extra- special for another reason because some of the Mahila jawans in the contingent are family members of soldiers who sacrificed their lives for the nation or have been recruited on the compassionate ground.

The contingent has a total of 146 members including two officers which will be led by Major Khushboo Kanwar. The officer said, "For the first time in history, a women contingent of the paramilitary will be marching on the majestic Rajpath." She added that the women jawans of the force are no less than the male soldiers.

Photo from NDTV

Rifle woman Sunita Thapa, who was recruited in the place of her husband, while speaking to a leading daily said she has taken the responsibility of fulfilling her husband's dream.  She revealed her husband died in an accident and it's her wish to take forward his dreams as a soldier of the nation. The mother of a five-year-old has received all the support from her family. Talking about her family she shared, "The entire family is proud of me and I am proud of the Assam Riffles."

Gayatri Sharma, who is another Rifle woman had joined the force about more than a year ago and revealed that she joined it in the place of her father, who died in 2001. She said that she was three years old when she lost her father, who was also an Assam Rifles Jawan.  The soldier said, "I got a letter from the Assam Rifles to join the force. I will perform my duty with full dedication for my country just like my father." Lastly, she adds that she is extremely proud to be a part of the Republic Day celebration.

Photo from Times Of India

The Mahila jawans are changing history with their dedication towards serving the nation as a soldier and responsibility towards their families. Hats off to these strong women. Love and support to all deshbhakt nariyan out there!

Photo Credits - NDTV, Times Of India

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