Champ de Mars, March 11 -- Braving heavy rainfall, contingents from Mauritius and the Indian Navy conducted a full dress rehearsal at Champ de Mars ahead of the 57th Mauritius National Day celebrations.

A member from the Indian contingent said to ANI in a brief interview, "We all feel very proud that we are representing our country here, and yes, we are looking forward to having an excellent march past day after tomorrow. (We are) a platoon of sailors and officers from the Indian Navy."

The preparations are underway as Indian Naval Ship (INS) Imphal makes its maiden visit to Port Louis, marking a significant moment in India-Mauritius defence ties.

INS Imphal arrived in Port Louis on March 10 and is set to participate in the National Da...