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President Droupadi Murmu Flies in Rafale Fighter Jet... Creates New History!

By Pavitra Ganapathi Baradavalli
President Droupadi Murmu Flies in Rafale Fighter Jet... Creates New History!

India's 15th President Droupadi Murmu made history by successfully completing a flight in a French-made Rafale fighter jet from the Ambala Air Force Station. This is the first flight by an Indian President in the country's competitor aircraft.

The President of India, Droupadi Murmu, successfully completed a flight in a Rafale fighter jet from the Ambala Air Force Station. With this, she has become the first Indian President to fly in the Rafale fighter jet, manufactured by the French aerospace giant Dassault Aviation.Also Read: Anil Ambani Withdraws Plea Against IDBI Bank in ₹750 Crore Reliance Loan Case!

About five months ago, when India launched 'Operation Sindhur' in retaliation to the Pahalgam attack, Rafale fighter jets from this very Ambala Air Force Station took off for an operation to destroy cross-border terrorist camps, delivering New Delhi's anti-terrorism message.Also Read: D.K. Suresh's statement: The desire for my brother to become CM; but only if it's written in his destiny..!

This marks the second fighter jet flight for President Droupadi Murmu, who is the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces. Earlier, on April 8, 2023, she had flown in a Sukhoi-30 MKI jet at the Tezpur Air Force Station in Assam.Also Read: Congress prioritizes the party over the individual: M.B. Patil..!

Before Murmu, former Presidents A.P.J. Abdul Kalam and Pratibha Patil had flown in a Sukhoi-30 MKI aircraft near Lohegaon in Pune.

The Rafale fighter jets were inducted into the Indian Air Force's 17th Squadron, famously known as the 'Golden Arrows', at the Ambala Air Force Station in 2020.INDO ERA Women's Silk Blend Embroidered A-Line Kurta Pant with Dupatta Set