Visakhapatnam, February 11, 2006
Visakhapatnam to be dazzled with Naval display
For the first time in its history, Visakhapatnam will wake up to a dazzling display of the Navy’s might. Civilians can witness the three day Presidential Fleet Review which formally got off to an impressive start on Saturday as President APJ Abdul Kalam reviews the Navy’s strength on Sunday. The review is being held at Visakhapatnam, the headquarters of the Eastern Naval Command for the first time. Mumbai, the headquarters of the Western Naval Command played host to the PFR on the last eight occasions.
President Kalam arrived by a special IAF aircraft on Saturday a warm welcome was accorded by Defence minister Pranab Mukherjee, the three chiefs of the Indian Armed forces – Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Arun Prakash, Army Chief General JJ Singh and Chief of the Air Chief Marshal SP Tyagi. AP Government In charge Rameshwar Thakur, Chief Minister, YS Rajasekhara Reddy and newly inducted Union Minister of state for Defence Pallam Raju. Later the President inspected the Guard of Honour presented by 130 Navy personnel belonging to the Eastern Naval Command. Thereafter, he proceeded to the ENC guesthouse to attend the dinner hosted by the Navy. On Sunday, he will review the naval fleet from the INS Sukanya. Among foreign dignitaries present will envoys from South Africa and Russia. The President is to review the Navy’s fleet anchored off the Ramakrishna Beach between 9.15 am to 11.45am. On Monday, he will present the President’s Colour to the Eastern Fleet and leave for Delhi.
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