Indian, US troops celebrate Basant Panchami in Rajasthan
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US & Indian Army men celebrate Basant Panchami with traditional fervour in Rajasthan Image Source: IANS News
US & Indian Army men celebrate Basant Panchami with traditional fervour in Rajasthan Image Source: IANS News
Jaipur, Feb 17 : Amid the 16th edition of Yudh Abhyas , which is underway in Mahajan Field Firing Ranges (MFFR) in Rajasthan s Bikaner, Basant Panchami saw the Indian and the US army troops exercise to a different tune.
Joint military exercises between the two armies are underway since February 8 and will continue till February 21.
Kite flying, camel rides were other interesting parts of the festive celebration on Tuesday as part of the joint military exercise underway from February 8-21.The
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