Republic Day 2026: Which will be the Indian Army regiments raising hell at Kartavya Path?


2026/01/25 23:11:15 IST

The Ladakh Scouts

    The Ladakh Scouts is a mountain infantry regiment of the Indian Army, nicknamed the Snow Warriors or Snow Leopards.

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Regiment of Artillery

    The Regiment of Artillery is a combat support arm of the Indian Army, which provides massive firepower during all ground operations.

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Jammu and Kashmir Light Infantry

    The Jammu and Kashmir Light Infantry (JAK LI) is an infantry regiment of the Indian Army, formed in 1947–48 from local resistance groups to defend against raiders along with units from the Maharajas army. They are renowned for expertise in mountain warfare and counter-insurgency.

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Assam Regiment

    The Assam Regiment was formed on June 15, 1941, to counter Japanese forces during WWII. The regiment consists of 25 battalions, drawing personnel from Indias Northeastern states. It specializes in mountain warfare.

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Rajput Regiment

    The Rajput Regiment is one of the oldest, most decorated infantry regiments of the Indian Army, formed in 1778. Known its war cry Bol Bajrang Bali Ki Jai. Its composition includes Rajput, Gurjar, Bengali, and Brahmin troops.

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Mixed Scouts Contingent

    The Mixed Scout Battalion represents a specialized formation within the Indian Army, designed to integrate personnel from various scout and mountain infantry regiments. It will make its debut at the Republic Day Parade in 2026.

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The Mounted Column Of 61 Cavalry

    The 61st Cavalry is the worlds last active horsed cavalry regiment. It upholds the legacy of the last major cavalry charge at Haifa when they defeated a combined force of Ottoman Turks and the German Army during World War I.

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