Nepal Army Chief reviews 155th Passing Out Parade of IMA, Dehradun

New Delhi: 155th Passing Out Parade of IMA, Dehradun was held on 14 Dec 2024 (Satureday). The Parade was reviewed by Suprabal Janasewashree General Ashok Raj Sigdel, Chief of the Army Staff, Nepal Army. He congratulated the Officer Cadets on successful completion of their training at IMA. He also, complimented the Instructors and Officer Cadets for the excellent parade, immaculate turnout and precision during parade reflecting their hard work and training.

The visit of General Ashok Raj Sigdel comes in the backdrop of visit by General Upendra Dwivedi to Nepal in the month of Nov 2024, where he was conferred the Honorary Rank of General of Nepal Army by Hon’ble President of Nepal, Shri Ram Chandra Poudel as per the unique and long standing traditions between the two Nations. The visit by Chief of Nepali Army showcases the strong and deep-rooted historical, military ties and will further strengthen the bond between the two Armies.

As per the defence ministry, the Day and Date of 14 Dec 2024 will go down in the history of IMA as another landmark milestone, where a total of 491 Officer Cadets of 155 Regular Course, 44 Technical Entry Scheme and 138 Technical Graduate Course, Special Commissioned Officers (SCO-53) including 35 Officer Cadets from Thirteen Friendly Foreign Countries successfully passed out from the portals of Indian Military Academy including two Officer Cadets of Royal Nepal Army.

The Officer Cadets displayed inspiring enthusiasm and zeal, and put up an excellent show, marching with perfection to Military tunes of `Sare Jahan Se Achha’ and ‘Kadam Kadam Badhaye Ja’ with pride and élan reflecting in each step. They knew that their parents and loved ones were witnessing each step with great pride and affection including those watching the live coverage on all media platforms across the globe.

The Reviewing Officer thanked General Updendra Dwivedi, Chief of the Army Staff, Indian Army and the Government of India for this distinct honour. As the Honorary General of the Indian Army, he expressed, that the opportunity to review Passing out Parade at Indian Military Academy was particularly meaningful for him. More than two hundred Nepali Cadets, have passed out through this same drill square and gone on to achieve very high ranks, within the Nepali Army, including four Chiefs of the Army Staff.

After reviewing the Parade, the Suprabal Janasewashree Gen Ashok Raj Sigdel, Chief of The Army Staff, Nepal Army the Reviewing Officer, laid wreath at War Memorial, Indian Military Academy and paid tribute to the brave alumni of this prestigious training academy. The ‘Pipping Ceremony’, where the Officer Cadets don the ranks of Commissioned Officer, was carried out by their parents and loved ones. The Reviewing Officer, exhorted all to dedicate themselves to the service of the nation. He said, “You are just a step away from the historic and magnificent moment of your commissioning into the most elite forces”.

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