Attestation Parade of 3rd Batch of Agniveers of the Maratha Light Infantry Regimental Centre held in Belagavi
Bengaluru. A ceremonial attestation Parade with full Military fanfare was held at The MARATHA Light Infantry Regimental Centre, Belagavi on June 4. 560 Agniveers were attested after their successful completion of 31 weeks of training. The attestation parade of the Agniveers was reviewed by Brigadier Joydip Mukherjee, Commandant, The MARATHA Light Infantry Regimental Centre who applauded the Agniveers on their immaculate turnout and very high standard of drill. The parade was commanded by Agniveer Mukesh Chamar while Major Abhishek Kashyap was the Parade Adjutant.
The Agniveers took the “Oath of Affirmation in presence of The National Flag. The Regimental Flag and Religious Holi Books in an impressive ceremony attended by serving and retired fraternity of the Regiment and the proud parents of the Agniveers who got attested. The pride with which the Agniveers took oath made the ceremony even more impressive.
Addressing the newly attested Agniveers, the Reviewing Officer reminded them of the rich heritage and the glory of The MARATHA Light Infantry, as one of the oldest Infantry Regiments of Indian Army. He also stressed upon the importance of discipline and physical fitness in a soldier’s life. He exuded confidence in the training conducted at the Regimental Centre and assured that it would stand the young Soldiers in good stead before wishing them the very best in their future assignments
The Reviewing Officer awarded meritorious Agniveers for excelling in different spheres of training during the parade. Naik Yashwant Ghadge, Victoria Cross Medal for overall Best Agniveer was awarded to Agniveer Donode Rohit.
