Explained: What Is Presidential Fleet Review, Its Significance And History
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Presidential Fleet Review is a big event for the Indian Navy, where the force showcases it latest weaponry and vessels.
President Ram Nath Kovind on Monday morning conducted Fleet Review of the Indian Navy in Visakhapatnam. He is in the port city for a three-day visit to the Eastern Naval Command. This is the second time that Visakhapatnam is hosting the Fleet Review, the first being in the year 2006 by the then President of India APJ Abdul Kalam.
As the Supreme Commander of our armed forces, every President of India reviews the Indian Naval Fleet once during their term.
The Fleet Review is aimed at assuring the country of the Indian Navy's preparedness, high morale and discipline.
This is the twelfth Fleet Review and is being conducted on the occasion of the 75th anniversary of India's Independence being celebrated as 'Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav' by the central government.
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