New Delhi: Friday at Brar Square in the national capital New Delhi was completely different from normal days. The country's first CDS General Bipin Rawat and his wife Madhulika were bid farewell with moist eyes. Both daughters performed the last rites of their parents in full rituals. the mortal remains of CDS and his wife were placed in the same pyre. Elder daughter Kritika gave the mukhagni. During this time, CDS was given a 17-gun salute to the tune of the Indian Army band. But many people have a question as to why they were not given a final farewell with a 21-gun salute. So let's know what the protocol says in this regard.
In fact, firing guns and saluting is a way of showing respect for an officer in the army. Gun salutes are given on many occasions. This practice came from British rule in countries like India. Before independence, 101 gun salutes were given, 101 gun salutes were given only to the Emperor of India (British Crown). At that time, there was also a 31-gun salute or royal salute. It was given to the royal family. The Viceroy and the Governor-General of India were also given 31 gun salutes. During the British Raj, 21 gun salutes were given to the Presidents. Even at that time, there was a practice of saluting 19 guns, 17 guns. After independence, India continued this tradition of the British. However, the number of guns was reduced.
Since the President is the head of the Republic of India, he is given a 21-gun salute on various occasions. A 21-gun salute is given to the new President even after taking oath. On Independence Day and Republic Day, it is a practice to salute both the national flag and the President with a 21-gun salute. Whenever the President of any country visits India, he is given a ceremonial welcome at Rashtrapati Bhavan and he is given a 21-gun salute. There is a practice of giving a 19-gun salute to the head of a foreign government. At the same time, as the rank decreases, the number of guns also decreases. CDS come third in this order. The chiefs of the three parts of the army are given a 17-gun salute, the CDS's position is equal to that of the Army Chief, which is why CDS Bipin Rawat was given a 17-gun salute. With a gun salute of 17, the army gave the final salute to its supreme commander. Which is a part of the army's protocol itself.
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