New Delhi, 3 December (H.S.): President Droupadi Murmu heads to Thiruvananthapuram today for a two-day engagement, headlining the Indian Navy Day 2025 operational demonstration off Shangumugham Beach as chief guest and supreme commander.
Power-Packed Naval Display
Murmu will observe high-speed maneuvers by warships, submarines, Hawks, fighter jets, combat free-fall jumps, and coordinated firings, showcasing the Navy's multi-domain combat readiness and indigenous platforms under Aatmanirbhar Bharat.
The spectacle, live-streamed on Navy channels and Doordarshan from 4:30 PM, culminates in beachside performances including continuity drills, hornpipe dances by Sea Cadets, and fireworks.
This shift from traditional venues like Puri and Sindhudurg highlights Kerala's maritime heritage.
Doctrine Launch Bolsters Strategy
On the eve, Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi unveiled the revised Indian Maritime Doctrine, formalizing No-War, No-Peace scenarios to enhance regional influence via MAHASAGAR vision.
It reaffirms the Navy's deterrent posture, as seen in Operation Sindoor, while advancing self-reliance with 63 warships in build. The event honors the 1971 Operation Trident legacy, positioning the Navy as India's preferred security partner in the Indian Ocean Region.
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Hindusthan Samachar / Jun Sarkar
