Jaipur, Jan. 14 -- Rajasthan Deputy Chief Minister Diya Kumari on Wednesday expressed pride and joy ahead of Jaipur hosting the Army Day parade outside the cantonment for the first time, calling it a historic moment for the state and saying the event brought the armed forces closer to the general public.

Speaking ahead of the celebrations, Diya Kumari told ANI, "We are all very proud of this. I am personally very proud that for the first time, the army parade is taking place outside the cantonment, among the general public, and it is happening in my state, in my city, so it is a matter of great joy. We are all very proud of this."

The Army Day parade will be held at Mahal Road in Jagatpura, Jaipur, and will showcase a wide array of weap...