MP CM Chouhan lauds three 'courageous' women pilots for scripting history

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Lauding Bhawana Kath, Avani Chatuvedi and Mohana Singh for becoming the first women fighter pilots of the Indian Air Force, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Saturday said the three courageous daughters have proved that the girls can excel in every field if given equal opportunities.

"My heart is filled with great pride that three valiant daughters are scripting history today by becoming country's 1st women fighter pilots," Chouhan tweeted.

"By choosing a challenging career, the 3 courageous daughters have proved that if given equal opportunities, girls can excel in every field," he added.

Congratulating the three newly-commissioned IAF pilots, Chouhan wished them a bright career ahead.

The Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister in particular showered his praise on Avani Chaturvedi, a resident of Rewa district, saying she has given wings to the dreams of millions of girls.

"With her great achievement, daughter of MP Avani Chaturvedi has given new wings to the dreams of millions of girls. Entire state feels proud," he said.

Having cleared the first stage of training, the three girls have about 150 hours of flying. After getting their wings today as flying officers, they will train for six months on the Advanced Jet Fighter - the British-built Hawk - they will be assigned fighters and their squadrons.