President Murmu's Dive into Naval Excellence: Aboard INS Vaghsheer
President Droupadi Murmu took a historic submarine sortie aboard INS Vaghsheer on the Western seaboard. Accompanied by Naval Chief Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi, Murmu commended the crew for their dedication and highlighted the submarine's role in India's maritime defense strategy.
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In a historic event, President Droupadi Murmu participated in a submarine sortie aboard INS Vaghsheer on the Western seaboard, becoming the second President to do so since APJ Abdul Kalam in 2006.
Accompanied by Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi, Murmu lauded the submarine's crew for their unwavering commitment to national security, describing the indigenous vessel as a testament to the Indian Navy's prowess.
INS Vaghsheer, part of the P75 Scorpene project, is renowned for its stealth and versatility, equipped with state-of-the-art torpedoes, missiles, and sonar systems designed for diverse maritime operations.
(With inputs from agencies.)

