President Murmu Boards INS Vagsheer Submarine, Second President After Kalam

• President Droupadi Murmu boarded the indigenously built Kalvari-class submarine, INS Vagsheer, at Karwar naval base, Karnataka.
• She is the second President in Indian history to undertake a submarine sortie, following Bharat Ratna Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam.
• The visit symbolizes the Indian Navy's capabilities and the 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' defense manufacturing program.
• President Murmu was briefed on INS Vagsheer's operational capabilities, stealth features, weapon systems, and underwater warfare network.
• This historic visit, following her recent flight in a Rafale jet, boosts Navy morale and demonstrates leadership's engagement with military preparedness.

Why It Matters: President Murmu's INS Vagsheer visit highlights naval strength and leadership's commitment to defense.