At Ambala Air Force Station, President and Supreme Commander Droupadi Murmu carried out a sortie using a Rafale fighter aircraft. At the Air Force Station, Air Marshal Amar Preet Singh was present as the president took off in the Rafale. President Murmu was formally given a guard of honour prior to her Rafale sortie at the Ambala Air Force Station.
Notably, after completing the sortie, she was seen with Squadron Leader Shivangi Singh. This moment exposed Pakistan’s false claims that the Rafale pilot was shot down and captured during Operation Sindoor.
On April 8, 2023, the President flew in a Sukhoi SU-30 MKI fighter jet at Tezpur Air Force Station in Assam.
#WATCH | Haryana: President Droupadi Murmu takes off in a Rafale aircraft from the Ambala Air Force Station pic.twitter.com/XP0gy8cYRH
— ANI (@ANI) October 29, 2025
“The President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu, will visit Ambala, Haryana tomorrow, where she will take a sortie in a Rafale,” according to a statement by the Rashtrapati Bhavan issued on Tuesday.
Earlier on Tuesday, President Murmu inaugurated the opening plenary of the Eighth Session of the International Solar Alliance Assembly (ISA) in the national capital, according to a release from the President’s Secretariat.
Speaking on the occasion, the President said that the ISA stands as a symbol of humanity’s shared aspiration–to harness solar energy for inclusion, dignity, and collective prosperity.
The President said that climate change is affecting the entire world. Urgent and concrete steps need to be taken to deal with this threat. India is committed to combating climate change and is taking determined steps. She highlighted that ISA represents a significant step towards addressing this global challenge by encouraging the adoption and use of solar energy.
The President said, “The idea of inclusion defines India’s development journey. Our experience in illuminating homes in the remotest areas confirms our belief that energy equity is the foundation of social equity. Access to affordable and clean energy empowers communities, drives the local economy, and opens up opportunities that extend well beyond the provision of electricity,” adding that solar energy is not merely about power generation but also about empowerment and inclusive development.
The President said, “We should work with more dedication not only for our own countries but for the entire world, and not only for the present generation but for future generations.”
She further expressed confidence that the deliberations and decisions of this Assembly will serve as a milestone in the production of solar energy, contributing to the building of an inclusive and equitable world.
With inputs from ANI
Shivam Verma is a journalist with over three years of experience in digital newsrooms. He currently works at NewsX, having previously worked for Firstpost and DNA India. A postgraduate diploma holder in Integrated Journalism from the Asian College of Journalism, Chennai, Shivam focuses on international affairs, diplomacy, defence, and politics. Beyond the newsroom, he is passionate about football—both playing and watching—and enjoys travelling to explore new places and cuisines.
