Venkaiah Naidu Orders Review of New Military-Style Uniform of Rajya Sabha Marshals

  • Rajya Sabha chairman M Venkaiah Naidu ordered a review of the new military-style uniform of marshals in the Rajya Sabha.
     
  • The Chairman said that the Rajya Sabha Secretariat would review the decision to replace the marshals’ ethnic dress and turban after it faced criticism.
     
  • Ex-Army Chief General VP Malik tweeted, “Copying and the wearing of military uniforms by non-military personnel is illegal and a security hazard.” 

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  • Let us tell you in the 250th session of the Rajya Sabha the Marshals were seen wearing the new uniforms which resembled the armed forces.
     
  • The uniforms were of Navy blue color with shoulder insignias, gold buttons and gold aiguillette and the peaked cap resembled the cap worn by Army officers of the rank of Brigadier and above.