Eastern Naval Command marks R-Day

Visakhapatnam: On the occasion of the 75th Republic Day, vice-admiral Sameer Saxena, chief of staff, Eastern Naval Command (ENC), reviewed the ceremonial parade held at the ENC parade ground in the city.The parade saw participation of over 600 personnel drawn from the ships, submarines, establishments, Defence Security Corps and Sea Cadet Corps of the Command and was witnessed by a large gathering comprising service personnel and their families, veterans and civilian dignitaries.The chief of staff commended the men and women on parade for their immaculate turnout and smart drill.The chief of staff reminded everyone of the significance of the day that marked the country's journey as a democracy. He said that the makers of the Constitution were aware of both the significance of the Constitution as well as the challenges ahead. He acknowledged the tremendous efforts and responsibilities that lay ahead of everyone.He said the Indian Navy is on the cusp of becoming gender neutral and that it was everyone's responsibility to make the endeavour a success.He complimented the Eastern Naval Command for the high tempo of activities and the steadfast focus on ensuring operational readiness.