Pune: 17 Women’s National Defense Academy (NDA) The first batch of cadets came out on Friday, a new chapter in the history of the Indian Armed Forces.Unlike the previous parade at the academy during his three years, when he had a separate contingent, 17 marched with male cadets at the ground of Arun Khatapal Parade of Pune Academy, who were full of his military crew haircuts and confidence.The passing-out parade (pop) marked a result of high standards of hard work, determination, inspiration and physical fitness. Women, part of a total of 336 cadets, which exited, later observed with the “push-up” competition.Former Army Chief and Mizoram Governor VK Singh, who reviewed the parade, described it as a unique moment in the history of NDA. “These young women are an unqualified symbol of women power, which symbolize not only the development of women but also the development of women. I imagine a future, when one of these female increases in the highest area of service, which they go. This moment reflects the uniqueness of the NDA as we could not separate the male and female cadets during the parade, “Singh said, who came out of the NDA in 1969.Udayveer Singh Negi, the captain of the academy cadet, who took charge of the parade, echoed the ideas. “Women cadets performed well. They beat male cadets in many aspects,” Negi said.One of the female cadets, Ishita Singh said that an hour -long rehearsal for the parade in scorching heat and rain ended with impressive results. “Pop is one of the most important events in the military life. I always wanted to celebrate this opportunity in front of my parents and dear people. Today, I can fulfill my wish,” Ishita told TOI.According to NDA Commandant Gurcharan Singh, when the girls first came to the academy, they were living separately. “Today, they are fully integrated with squadron and battalion. They are running together, playing and training. Every activity is gender-plated,” Gurcharan said.Parents could not be more happy. “My daughter is not only mine now. She is the daughter of the nation. She is our only daughter. When she decided to join the NDA, we supported her. She was inspired by her grandfather who served in the army,” Ashok Mehlan, father of Cadet Sheetal Mehlan, said that Rohtak’s businessman in Haryana.According to Cadet Ishita’s father C Sangwan, her daughter has given her a “new identity”. Sangwan told Jhunjhunu in Rajasthan, “When we came to know about the entry for women in NDA, we asked her to submit her form 20 days before the exam. He approved it. Today, she proved her subtlety and was very proud of us,” Sangwan said, who is from Jhunjhunu in Rajasthan.Ajit Duhan, father of Ritul Duhan, the first battalion cadet captain of women’s batch, fell “lack of words for praising his achievement”. “His personality has completely changed – a total change,” Ajit said.
