Ambala: In a historic and symbolic moment at the Ambala Air Force Station on 29 October 2025, President Droupadi Murmu took to the skies in a Rafale fighter jet, marking a proud milestone in India’s defence history. Standing beside her after the sortie was Squadron Leader Shivangi Singh, the nation’s only woman Rafale pilot — the same officer Pakistan had falsely claimed to have captured during Operation Sindoor.
The striking image of President Murmu and Shivangi Singh together has gone viral, serving not only as a tribute to the pilot’s courage and professionalism but also as a powerful rebuttal to Pakistan’s misinformation campaign.
“The sortie on the Rafale is an unforgettable experience,” said President Murmu after the flight. “It has instilled in me a renewed sense of pride in India’s defence capabilities.”
The event, covered by Hindustan Times, The Economic Times, and Firstpost, has been hailed as a defining symbol of India’s strength, resilience, and commitment to gender inclusion in its armed forces. With this gesture, the President has sent a clear message to the world — that India’s sky belongs to the brave, and its truth needs no defence.
