Proud of being an active member of NCC once: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday addressed the National Cadet Corps PM Rally at the Cariappa ground in New Delhi. Speaking to the young cadets, PM Modi said he was once an NCC cadet just like them.

"I am proud that I have once been an active cadet of NCC like you," PM Modi said.

"The training I got in NCC, what I got to learn, today I get immense strength in discharging my responsibilities towards the country," he added.

The NCC Rally is the culmination of the NCC Republic Day Camp and is held on January 28 every year.

Heaping praise on the NCC for its selfless and dedicated service to the motherland, the PM said, "Over one lakh new NCC cadets were added in border areas in the last two years.''

At the event, Prime Minister inspected the Guard of Honour, reviewed the March Past by the NCC ccontingent. He witnessed the NCC cadets displaying their skills in army action, slithering, microlight flying, parasailing as well as cultural programmes. He also awarded medals and batons to the best NCC cadets.

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Addressing the NCC Rally, the Prime Minister said as the young country is celebrating the 'Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav' of its independence, there is a different enthusiasm in celebration of such a historic occasion.

He was seen wearing a turban as he inspected the Guard of Honour and reviewed March Past by NCC contingents. During Republic Day celebrations, PM Modi donned a Brahmakamal cap from Uttarkhand and a stole from Manipur, both poll-bound states.

India celebrated its 73rd Republic Day on Wednesday in the year when the country is celebrating "Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav".

(With inputs from ANI)