'Parades and ceremonials are a part of our training and inculcated in us since the beginning of our career. It was very exciting.'
President-elect Droupadi Murmu will take oath of office of the highest constitutional post of the country on Monday followed by a 21 gun salute.
This is the first time a woman officer has led the Guard of Honour.
In a permanent commission, women officers get an opportunity to rise to the rank of Lieutenant General and retire at 60 with full benefits like the men do. Sources say it is given to women on a case-to-case basis.
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