On occasion of 74th Republic Day 2023, Vice Admiral MA Hampiholi, FOCINC SNC paid homage to all naval personnel who made supreme sacrifice in service to nation by placing wreath at SNC War Memorial at INS Venduruthy. CINC reviewed ceremonial parade commanded by Commander Harpreet Singh. The ships in harbour were dressed overall in ceremonial flags to mark occasion. Addressing the parade, CINC complimented officers and men on parade and conveyed his greetings to all personnel and their families on 74th Republic Day. He recounted country's economic growth and development marking the emergence of Amrit Kaal to achieve Government's vision of India at 100 by 2047.
