Published: 14 January 2026PIBGeneral
78th Army Day Parade Held in Jaipur — First Time Outside a Cantonment
The Indian Army celebrated its 78th Army Day on January 15, 2026, with a historic parade in Jaipur, Rajasthan. For the first time, the parade was held outside a military cantonment, on Mahal Road from Akshay Patra Circle to Bombay Hospital. General Upendra Dwivedi, Chief of Army Staff, reviewed the parade. It was the fourth Army Day Parade held outside Delhi, after Bengaluru (2023), Lucknow (2024), and Pune (2025).
Over one lakh spectators attended the event. The 2026 theme was 'Year of Networking and Data Centricity', highlighting the Army's push for digital transformation, AI-driven warfare, and integrated battle management systems. The evening programme 'Shaurya Sandhya 2026' at SMS Stadium featured a 1,000-drone show, a re-enactment of Operation Sindoor, traditional martial arts displays of Kalaripayattu and Malkhamb, and Rajasthani Kalbelia and Gair folk dances. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and CM Bhajanlal Sharma graced the event.
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The 78th Army Day Parade 2026 held in Jaipur was the first to be held outside a military cantonment. On which road was it held?
Explanation · Correct answer CThe 78th Army Day Parade was held on Mahal Road, from Akshay Patra Circle to Bombay Hospital, marking the first time outside a military cantonment and the fourth outside Delhi after Bengaluru (2023), Lucknow (2024), and Pune (2025).
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Where was the 78th Army Day Parade held in January 2026 and why was it historically significant?
The **78th Army Day Parade** was held in **Jaipur, Rajasthan on January 15, 2026**, on **Mahal Road from Akshay Patra Circle to Bombay Hospital**. It was the **first time the Army Day Parade was held outside a military cantonment**. It was the **fourth parade outside Delhi**, after Bengaluru (2023), Lucknow (2024), and Pune (2025). Over **one lakh spectators** attended.
Who reviewed the 78th Army Day Parade in Jaipur in January 2026 and which senior officials attended?
**General Upendra Dwivedi (Chief of Army Staff)** reviewed the 78th Army Day Parade in Jaipur on **January 15, 2026**. **General Anil Chauhan (CDS)** and General Dwivedi led the wreath-laying ceremony at **Prerna Sthal**. **Defence Minister Rajnath Singh** and **Rajasthan CM Bhajanlal Sharma** graced the event.
What was the theme of the 78th Army Day in 2026 and what military hardware was displayed?
The **2026 Army Day theme** was **'Year of Networking and Data Centricity'**, highlighting the Army's push for **digital transformation, AI-driven warfare, and integrated battle management systems**. The parade featured **30+ entities** with **7 marching contingents** including MADRAS, RAJPUT, Artillery, Scouts, and NCC Girls. The **flypast included LCH, ALH, WSI, and Apache helicopters**.
What was 'Shaurya Sandhya 2026' at SMS Stadium Jaipur and what was highlighted in the programme?
**'Shaurya Sandhya 2026'** at **SMS Stadium, Jaipur** on the evening of **January 15, 2026** featured a **1,000-drone show**, a **re-enactment of Operation Sindoor**, traditional martial arts displays of **Kalaripayattu and Malkhamb**, and **Rajasthani Kalbelia and Gair folk dances**. Defence Minister **Rajnath Singh** and CM **Bhajanlal Sharma** attended.
Which previous cities hosted the Indian Army Day Parade outside Delhi before Jaipur in 2026?
Before **Jaipur (2026)**, the Army Day Parade was held outside Delhi in: **Bengaluru (2023)**, **Lucknow (2024)**, and **Pune (2025)**. The Jaipur parade on **January 15, 2026** was on **Mahal Road** outside a military cantonment for the first time, reviewed by **General Upendra Dwivedi (COAS)**, with over **one lakh spectators**.
