Chiefs of Staff Committee hosts farewell dinner for outgoing Prez Kovind

President of India Ram Nath Kovind expressed happiness that during his tenure as the Supreme Commander, the induction of women in the National Defence Academy has been initiated

President Ram Nath Kovind attends farewell banquet hosted by Chiefs of Staff Committee
President Ram Nath Kovind attends farewell banquet hosted by Chiefs of Staff Committee. (Photo Source: Twitter)
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2 min read Last Updated : Jul 14 2022 | 7:53 AM IST

President of India Ram Nath Kovind on Wednesday attended the farewell banquet hosted in his honour by the Chiefs of Staff Committee.

Speaking on the occasion, the President said, "In the last five years, I had the privilege of visiting many military institutions and units in far-flung areas where he had occasions to interact with the brave personnel of the Army, Navy and Air Force. Their devotion to duty, their spirit of 'Service before Self' and commitment to the cause of national security inspire the entire country. We are indeed proud of our Armed Forces who are safeguarding our frontiers in the most difficult terrains and amid challenging climatic and operational conditions."

"I feel a deep sense of pride in having served as the Supreme Commander of one of the most committed and competent Armed Forces in the world," he added.

The President said that the team spirit and 'never say die' attitude displayed by the Armed Forces during the COVID-19 pandemic and efforts put in by them for setting up hospitals, distributing relief material and extending every possible assistance to civil administration are praiseworthy.

"Selfless efforts Armed Forces during several disaster management operations have also been commendable," he said.

He expressed happiness that during his tenure as the Supreme Commander, the induction of women in the National Defence Academy has also been initiated.

He said, "It is a great step which would give an opportunity to our daughters to serve the nation by enrolling in the military. They would prove to be worthy daughters of Mother India.

(Only the headline and picture of this report may have been reworked by the Business Standard staff; the rest of the content is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.)

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First Published: Jul 14 2022 | 7:53 AM IST

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