Chennai: Despite adversity, passion and determination can help you achieve your dreams. The story of the struggle of 297 cadet officers who were inducted into various Army units and services on Saturday brings alive this spirit.

The dream of wearing a military uniform has come true

Usha Rani, who lost her husband Captain Jagtar Singh in a train accident in 2020, has now come true with her dream of wearing a military uniform. Along with her, the dream of joining the army of electrical and electronics engineer Jigmit Ringjin, auditor Phalke Nishant Balasaheb and Bhavsar Jayesh, who grew up in a crowded chawl of Mumbai, has come alive today in the form of Rashtraprahari. He had failed 11 times in the Service Selection Board exam. Despite this, he did not give up. He also had to work as an online math teacher and gym instructor to support his family. Now he will serve the country by becoming a military officer.

On Saturday, 297 cadet officers joined various units and services of the Army. These also included 39 women cadet officers. The passing out parade held at the Parameshwar Drill Square of the Officer Training Academy (OTA) here was reviewed by Deputy Army Chief Lieutenant General NS Raja Subramani.

Usha Rani, who was devastated by her husband's death, set a goal

OTA said that ten cadet officers from friendly countries and five women cadet officers also successfully completed their training. On this occasion, the story of struggle of many officers joining the army came to light. Usha Rani, who was devastated by the death of her husband in a train accident, chose to join the army to overcome it. A statement said, "Coincidentally, she joined the same Service Selection Board where her husband was selected. She joined OTA on the day of her wedding anniversary."

Rejected job offer from Tata Consultancy Services

Jigmit Ringjin from Kinnaur district of Himachal Pradesh had turned down a job offer from Tata Consultancy Services. He succeeded in the seventh attempt and joined OTA in October 2023. While Phalke is the son of a head constable in the CRPF. His father died due to an incurable disease. He fulfilled his dream while taking care of his mother and younger sister.

Army is strong on both China and Pakistan borders

Deputy Army Chief Lieutenant General NS Raja Subramani said that the Indian Army is always ready to face new threats. The army is strong on both the borders with Pakistan and China. He said this on the sidelines of the passing out parade at the Officer Training Academy (OTA) here on Saturday. Lieutenant General NS Raja Subramani said, "The Indian Army is always ready for new threats. We are strong on the borders with both Pakistan and China. The Indian Army is ready to face any threat.