Multi-faith flag bearers open Agniveer parade

Representatives of different faiths carry ceremonial flags during the Agniveer passing out parade under the Agnipath Scheme at the Bihar Regimental Centre, Patna, on 31 May 2026. (Photo: NationPress)

A senior Indian Army officer pins a badge on an Agniveer cadet at the passing out parade under the Agnipath Scheme, Bihar Regimental Centre, Patna, on 31 May 2026. (Photo: NationPress)

A senior Army officer formally badges an Agniveer recruit during the graduation ceremony at the Bihar Regimental Centre in Patna on 31 May 2026, under the Centre's Agnipath Scheme. (Photo: NationPress)

Agniveer cadets execute a march-past before the dais during the passing out parade at the Bihar Regimental Centre, Patna, on 31 May 2026, under the Agnipath Scheme. (Photo: NationPress)

Agniveer cadets take part in a ceremonial march at the Bihar Regimental Centre, Patna, on 31 May 2026, as part of the passing out parade conducted under the Agnipath Scheme. (Photo: NationPress)

Agniveer cadets carry the regimental flag during the passing out parade at the Bihar Regimental Centre, Patna, on 31 May 2026, a ceremonial highlight of the Agnipath Scheme graduation. (Photo: NationPress)

Agniveer cadets participate in the full passing out parade at the Bihar Regimental Centre, Patna, on 31 May 2026, completing their service induction under the Agnipath Scheme. (Photo: NationPress)

Senior Indian Army officers conduct a formal inspection of the parade during the Agniveer passing out ceremony at the Bihar Regimental Centre, Patna, on 31 May 2026. (Photo: NationPress)