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Assuring that India was “firmly committed to peace”, President Ram Nath Kovind on Thursday said if needed, the nation would use all its might to protect its sovereignty.
Speaking at a ceremony after awarding Standards to the 223 Squadron and the 117 Helicopter Unit of the Indian Air Force (IAF) at the Adampur Air Force Station in Punjab, Kovind said the country’s armed forces reflect “our national resolve”.
“Though we remain firmly committed to peace, we are determined to use all our might to protect the sovereignty of our nation,” Kovind said.
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“Our armed forces, exemplified by our air warriors, reflect our national resolve. And they secure the values embodied in our Constitution,” he added.
Showering praises on the 223 Sqaudron and the 117 Helicopter Unit, Kovind said: “The 223 Squadron is one of the few that remains alert 365 days a year and truly lives up to its motto of Vijaya Amoghastraha, which means the Ultimate Weapon for Victory.”
“In Operation Rahat, Operation Megh Rahat, and numerous other humanitarian assistance and disaster relief missions, 117 Helicopter Unit has worked tirelessly in helping civilians,” he added.
Kovind also said that he was “proud” to be Supreme Commander of the “magnificent men and women of our valiant Air Force.”
On his first visit to Punjab, after becoming the President, Kovind said the contribution of the state to the country’s armed forces has been “enormous”.
“This is my first visit to Punjab after taking over as President of India. This is the land of sainiks and sants. The contribution of Punjab to our armed forces has been enormous.”
“That is why, in my role as the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, I am truly glad that my first visit to Punjab has brought me to the Air Force Station in Adampur,” he said.
“(I am) especially fortunate to come here in November, a month that marks birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev ji and martyrdom of Guru Tegh Bahadur ji,” he said further.
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