BSF Jawan Dara Singh, who first put his foot on the historic road in the national capital on January 26, 1996, is addressed as “Chacha” and “Sir” by the greenhorn troopers of various marching contingents from the paramilitary and defence forces.
For the 47-year-old, who marched for a record 18th time today, this is just as small tribute to his namesake and the iconic wrestler – Dara Singh.
The head constable was probably the oldest among all the troopers from various forces during the parade today.
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“It is the paltan (battalion) ki shaan (pride) that has to be ensured every time we hit the Rajpath. My age has never made me have a second thought in doing this task,” Mr Singh said at his preparatory camp in New Delhi.
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