Republic Day Parade 2026: When Simran Bala, a young woman officer from Jammu & Kashmir, takes command by Voice for Change January 23, 2026 by Voice for Change January 23, 2026 A 26-year-old woman officer from Jammu and Kashmir will lead an all-men CRPF contingent at the Republic Day Parade 2026—reshaping how India sees military leadership.
