Hailing the tenacity of the Indian Air Force, President Pranab Mukherjee on Wednesday said that the nation is indebted to the selflessness and sacrifice displayed by its personnel.
The official twitter handle of the Rashtrapati Bhavan shared President Mukherjee's thoughts via a series of tweets.
"Resilience and tenacity displayed by Air Warriors a great source of encouragement and matter of pride for the Nation. #PresidentMukherjee"
"Nation is immensely proud of IAF and remains indebted to air warriors for their selflessness and sacrifice. #PresidentMukherjee"
"Air Warriors epitomize grit and determination in fulfilling their responsibilities towards the Nation. #PresidentMukherjee"
Earlier in the day, President Mukherjee presented the President's Standard to 31 Squadron and 116 Helicopter Unit of the IAF in Jodhpur, Rajasthan.
You’ve reached your limit of {{free_limit}} free articles this month.
Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Already subscribed? Log in
Subscribe to read the full story →
Smart Quarterly
₹900
3 Months
₹300/Month
Smart Essential
₹2,700
1 Year
₹225/Month
Super Saver
₹3,900
2 Years
₹162/Month
Renews automatically, cancel anytime
Here’s what’s included in our digital subscription plans
Exclusive premium stories online
Over 30 premium stories daily, handpicked by our editors


Complimentary Access to The New York Times
News, Games, Cooking, Audio, Wirecutter & The Athletic
Business Standard Epaper
Digital replica of our daily newspaper — with options to read, save, and share


Curated Newsletters
Insights on markets, finance, politics, tech, and more delivered to your inbox
Market Analysis & Investment Insights
In-depth market analysis & insights with access to The Smart Investor


Archives
Repository of articles and publications dating back to 1997
Ad-free Reading
Uninterrupted reading experience with no advertisements


Seamless Access Across All Devices
Access Business Standard across devices — mobile, tablet, or PC, via web or app
