The Officiating Commandant of Indian Military Academy (IMA), Major General YS Mahiwal reviewed a spectacular Commandant’s parade at IMA on Thursday. The parade marked the culmination of training of 616 Indian and 71 foreign Gentlemen cadets belonging to 14 different friendly countries.
The parade, which is like a full dressed rehearsal for the Passing out Parade (POP), marched out by sounding of beguile from the top of the historic Chetwode building in the wee hours of Thursday. The contingents of 136 Regular Course, 119 Technical Graduate Course (TGC) and 23 University Entry Scheme (UES) marched with perfect coordination and were led smartly by the Academy Under Officer (AUO), Ishant Senghal.
The marching contingents drew regular applause from the audience for their crisp movements, smart turn out, synergy, enthusiasm and perfect coordination. Reviewing officer of parade, Major General Mahiwal complimented the GCs for their crisp movements and impressive parade which indicated a high level of motivation, pride and the cohesion achieved during training at IMA.
The Officiating Commandant in his speech cautioned the passing out cadets to be careful of the maddening competition and told the GC to learn from the teachings of Paramahansa Yogananda of being actively calm and calmly active.
The Commandant emphasised on virtues like courage, fortitude, loyalty and comradeship in arms. He wished all GC the very best in the years ahead. A large number of school children, NCC Cadets, local citizens and army personnel with their friends and families witnessed the spectacular show.