On Sunday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi appreciated Lt. Swati Mahadik and Lt. Nidhi Dubey calling them “extraordinary brave women.”
Modi was at his monthly Mann Ki Baat program where he congratulated two officers for joining the Army earlier this month after completing their training. The two women joined the Army after both their husbands died in service.
PM Modi was quoted saying, “You (citizens) might have noticed one recent incident, a unique example of grit, determination and patriotism that was witnessed by all countrymen. The Indian Army has got two extraordinary brave women officers: they are Lieutenants Swati and Nidhi. Their husbands laid down their lives in the service of Mother India.”
Lt. Nidhi Dubey, widow of Naik Mukesh Dubey and Lt. Swati Mahadik widow of Col. Santosh Mahadik joined the Indian Army at the position of Lieutenants during the passing out parade of the Officers Training Academy in Chennai.
Modi said, “I convey my heartiest congratulations to both of them. They have evoked a new inspiration and a new awakening among millions of our countrymen.”
