In A First, Army Couple To March Down Kartavya Path Together On R-Day

For the first time in history, a couple is going to march down the Kartavya Path together as a part of different regiments on January 26, 2024. The couple, Major Jerry Blaize and Captain Supreetha CT tied the knot in June 2023 and are currently residing in New Delhi. 

As per reports, the couple said that their marching together on the Kartavya Path is just a coincidence. Captain Supreetha said that first she went through a selection test and got selected. Later, her husband too cleared the test and got selected from his regiment. Major Blaize is from the Madras Regiment and Captain Supreetha is from the Corps of Military Police Contingent. 

More about the army couple

Captain Supreetha is from Mysore, Karnataka and a graduate of Jss Law College of Mysore. Major Blize on the other hand belongs to Wellington in Tamil Nadu and graduated from Jain University in Bengaluru. 

Major Blaize talked about how the duo took part in the NCC during their college days. He said that in 2016, his wife walked down the Kartavya Path as a part of the NCC Cadet during the Republic Day parade. Major Blaize marched down the path in 2014 as a part of the NCC Republic Day Parade. 

"This was also one of the motivating factors for me to lead my regiment in the Republic Day 2024 at Kartavya path and make my regiment proud," he added.

"We are posted at different places and this is one such opportunity that both of us are getting to spend time together for these two months in New Delhi. It is a very proud moment for both of us that we are here with our respective contingents," said Captain Supreetha CT. 

All-women contingent to walk down Kartavya Path

This is not the only historic moment that Kartavya Path will witness this Republic Day. The Delhi Police is all set to create history by showcasing an all-women contingent walking down the Kartavya Path in the Republic Day Parade. This will be the first time such a contingent will participate in the parade.

The all-women contingent comprises women police officers from the city force, primarily hailing from Northeast India. The contingent will be led by IPS officer Shweta K. Sugathan and will consist of 194 female constables and head constables.