Port Blair, Jan 27: A ceremonial parade was conducted to commemorate 74th Republic Day on 26 Jan 2023 at Marina Park Road, Port Blair, Andaman and Nicobar Islands. The parade was reviewed by Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor Admiral DK Joshi, PVSM, AVSM, YSM, VSM, NM (Retd), the Chief Guest. The parade was led by Lt Cdr Rohul Rana Ameen of the Andaman and Nicobar Command and comprised contingents from Army, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard and A&N Police.

The parade witnessed unfurling of the National Flag by the Chief Guest. Each parade contingent was represented by one officer, one Junior Commissioned Officer and fifteen other Ranks. Joint Band of Indian Army and Indian Navy were in attendance during the parade along with buglers. The pride and josh of all participating contingents reflected a high level of integration and discipline. 

The day concluded with a spectacular illumination of ships of Indian Navy, Coast Guard, DSS and Marine Police at anchorage off Marina Flag Post.  The ships were ‘Dressed Overall’ during the day and fired colourful flares and switched on contour illumination lights at sunset.