Viral video: Army Chief General Dwivedi grooves to iconic regimental song ‘Badlu Ram Ka Badan’ with Assam regiment soldiers and the internet is loving it

Chief of Army staff General Upendra Dwivedi grooved with Assam Regiment soldiers to 'Badlu Ram Ka Badan' during the Republic Day 2026 honors, a video that has gone viral on social media shows. In the video, the Army Chief can be seen sharing a light moment with the soldiers of the Assam Regiment after he participated in their traditional celebratory dance, matching their energetic steps to cheers in a feel-good video boosting troop morale. General Dwivedi joined the Assam Regiment soldiers in their traditional celebratory dance, matched their energetic moves, leading to loud applause as they celebrated with high spirits. The soldiers danced to “Badlu Ram Ka Badan," a popular regimental folk-style song often played during informal celebrations, a favorite for lively informal gatherings. In the video, the Army Chief was seen matching steps with the troops, drawing cheers and applause, as the soldiers celebrated in high spirits.

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The light-hearted and fun moment was recorded when General Dwivedi felicitated Indian Army marching contingents, mounted units and pipe bands on Saturday for their performances at the Republic Day 2026 Parade and the Beating Retreat ceremony. The event recognised their precision, discipline and musical excellence during the national celebrations.

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During the interaction, the popular regimental tune “Badluram Ka Badan” — known for its lively rhythm and rustic lyrics — drew attention of the netizens. The song, often associated with eastern and northeastern units, is known to foster camaraderie and a sense of joy among soldiers, especially during informal gatherings and celebrations, symbolising rank-free bonding.

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A video of the moment has since circulated on social media, with many viewers appreciating the Chief of Army Staff’s rapport with Assam Rifles personnel and noting the boost to morale. The ceremony also included the announcement of results in the Popular Choice category, based on an online poll conducted through the MyGov portal.

In the poll, the Assam Regiment was voted the Best Marching Contingent among the three armed services, while the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) topped the category among CAPFs and auxiliary forces.

Badlu Ram ka Badan song importance

Known for its energetic rhythm and earthy lyrics, 'Badlu Ram ka Badan' song has long been associated with camaraderie and shared joy among soldiers, especially in the eastern and northeastern regiments. Its upbeat tempo makes it a favourite during unit gatherings and victory celebrations, symbolising bonding beyond rank. "Badluram Ka Badan" is the iconic regimental song of the Indian Army's Assam Regiment, born from World War II grit.

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The tune was composed in 1946 by Major M.T. Proctor in memory of Rifleman Badluram, who was killed while fighting Japanese forces at Kohima in 1944. Set to the melody of “John Brown’s Body,” the song uses dark humour to reflect resilience and survival in difficult circumstances.

According to regimental lore, Badluram’s quartermaster continued drawing his rations after his death, which helped sustain the besieged unit. This anecdote is captured in the line, “Badluram ka badan zameen ke neeche hai, toh humein uska ration milta hai,” loosely meaning that while his body lay underground, his rations continued to support his comrades.

The song is often sung during attestation parades in Shillong and has become a symbol of camaraderie, defiance and shared joy beyond ranks, commonly heard at regimental gatherings and celebrations.