Major Radhika Sen, who is part of the mechanised forces that will be marching on the Kartavya Path on the Republic Day Parade, highlighted the crucial role of women in the Armed forces. She said that she would be standing on Nandighosh which is a quick reaction force vehicle indigenously made by Bharat Forge.

Speaking to ANI, Major Radhika Sen said, "I am a part of the mechanised forces who are marching on the Kartavya path. I will be standing on Nandighosh which is a quick reaction force vehicle." "It is an endeavour by our own companies to put forward our step into defence manufacturing. This vehicle is a mine-protected armoured personnel carrier which can carry 8 personnel with a full load as well as a driver and a co-driver," she added.