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Passing out Parade, NDA

The Academy Adjutant Major Sanjiv Rai, rides past the saluting daisAs the Military Band played the tune of "Auld Lang Syne", 312 cadets of 100th batch of The National Defence Academy, Khadakvasla passed out of the portals of the Academy. The reviewing officer of the parade was the Vice Chief of Army Staff, Lt. General Vijay Oberoi.

In his endearing address to the cadets, the General asked them to maintain the high traditions of camaraderie that the Academy had instilled in them. Earlier the General took the salute of an Words of wisdom from General Vijay Oberoiimpressive parade, where 1050 cadets divided into 20 squadrons took part. The Chief   presented Medals to the cadets who ranked the top three in the batch and the Chief Of Staff banner to the Golf Squadron. The parade culminated with a fly past by 3 Jaguars and 3 Sukhoi aircrafts.

Later addressing a press conference, Lt Gen Vijay Oberoi warned the `neighbouring countries' not to mistake India as a `soft state'. `He reiterated that `Soft states would not do what we did in Kargil, nor would they take a stand on nuclear options the way we did or help create nations like Bangladesh during the 1971 war.

The NDA colours - The cadets, flushed with prideHe went on to say that there was a concerted attempt by various neighbouring countries to destabilise the nation and added that it was the duty of not only the armed forces but also every citizen to ensure that this did not happen. Expressing optimism over the creation of Defence Intelligence Agency (DIA) of the combined services, he said that it would help give a big boost to the intelligence neetwork in the country.

'Feeling on top of the world' Gold Medallist, Battalion Cadet Captain V B Patil poses in front of the imposing Sudan BlockBattalion Cadet Captain (BCC) V B Patil created history when he was awarded the President's Gold Medal, becoming the first Maharashtrian in 25 years to win the prestigious award. BCC R K Serrao bagged the silver and BCC Manoj Kumar the bronze. "I'm on top of the world right now," said V B Patil, who hails from Kolhapur. "I've worked hard for the past three years and winning the President's Gold Medal has helped me leave a mark on the 100th course. It couldn't have been better, " he sighed. Patil finished first in the over-all merit list and first in academics.

When the cadets go marching in.Just then, the sound of nine Surya Kiran aircrafts tearing across the sky filled the air and for the next five minutes, the audience were mesmerised by the splendid tri-colour formation display by the Surya Kiran team. Indeed a befitting end to the passing out parade.

Rahul Surkund
Photos:– Vinayak Prabhu
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