Archive · 26 Jan 2026
Women Lead Republic Day Parades
On Republic Day, January 26, there were special parades in Varanasi and New Delhi that showed how important women are in the police and paramilitary forces.
In Varanasi, 400 female police officers, including constables, sub-inspectors, and commandos, marched in a parade.
They led the march, handled security, and were in charge of the command.
A trainee IPS officer named Mansi Dahiya led the parade.
Before the parade, the women officers watched the movie 'Border-2' to boost their morale.
In New Delhi, a woman officer named Simran Bala made history by leading an all-male contingent of the CRPF.
She is the first woman to command a full party of male personnel during the Republic Day parade.
Simran Bala is from Jammu and Kashmir and joined the CRPF less than a year ago.
These events show that women can do anything they set their minds to and are making big strides in traditionally male-dominated fields.
Varanasi's Republic Day parade featured 400 female police officers, including constables, sub-inspectors, and commandos, led by trainee IPS officer Mansi Dahiya.
The parade in Varanasi included 16 contingents, with women handling all important roles, including the march past and security arrangements.
The female police personnel in Varanasi watched the film 'Border-2' to boost their morale before the parade.
CRPF Assistant Commandant Simran Bala made history by commanding an all-male contingent of 147 personnel at the Republic Day parade in New Delhi.
Simran Bala is the first woman to command a full party of male personnel during the Republic Day parade and hails from Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri district.
- Who
- 400 female police officers in Varanasi, led by trainee IPS officer Mansi Dahiya, and CRPF Assistant Commandant Simran Bala leading an all-male CRPF contingent in New Delhi
- What
- Republic Day parades featuring women in leading roles, showcasing women's empowerment and their increasing roles in the police and paramilitary forces
- When
- January 26
- Where
- Varanasi, India and Kartavya Path, New Delhi, India
- Why
- To highlight the increasing role of women in the police and paramilitary departments and send a message of women's empowerment
- Location
- Varanasi, India and Kartavya Path, New Delhi, India
- Date
- January 26
- Number of Female Officers in Varanasi
- 400
- Contingents in Varanasi
- 16
- Parade Commander in Varanasi
- Mansi Dahiya (trainee IPS officer)
- Film Screened in Varanasi
- Border-2
- CRPF Contingent Commander
- Simran Bala (Assistant Commandant)
- CRPF Contingent Size
- 147 personnel
- CRPF Contingent Tune
- 'Desh ke hum hai rakshak'
Sources
Varanasi sends ‘women empowerment’ message at R- Day parade: 400 female police officers to participate
Woman officer leads all-male CRPF contingent at Republic Day parade
Republic Day parade: Woman officer leads all-male CRPF contingent
Military Might and Historic Firsts Showcased at Republic Day Parade 2026
Republic Day: Woman officer leads all-male CRPF contingent
