In a historic moment for the Indian Army, Major Jerry Blaize and Captain Supreetha CT, a married couple serving in different contingents, are set to participate in the Republic Day Parade tomorrow. They will march down the Kartavya Path as members of two separate contingents, marking the first time a couple from the Indian Army will share this honour.

Major Jerry Blaize, originally from Tamil Nadu and part of the Madras Regiment specialising in Military Police, married Captain Supreetha CT in June 2023. Captain Supreetha, a resident of Mysore, serves in Army Air Defense. Despite being posted at different locations, the Republic Day Parade has provided them with a unique opportunity to serve together in New Delhi.

In an interview with NDTV, Captain Supreetha shared, “Jerry and I have known each other since NCC days. We both are posted at different places. Lucky for us, we both are here because of the Republic Day Parade. And we are getting a chance to spend time together.”

Captain Supreetha revealed that their participation in the parade was not planned; it was a coincidence. She had initially given a test for selection in the parade, and after her selection, her husband Major Jerry Blaize also got selected from his regiment.