Jammu, Feb. 3 -- Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday met the National Cadet Corps (NCC) participants who took part in the Republic Day 2025 parade.

During his interaction with the cadets, Abdullah expressed his admiration for their dedication, noting the challenges they face due to the tough marking systems in colleges. He also acknowledged the effort and time they devoted to representing the state, despite the pressures of academic commitments.

"You have brought pride to the state today. The pressure on you is far more than what was on us. Earlier, the marking system used to be lenient but today the cut-off in many colleges is 100 per cent. In spite of that, you take your time and join NCC. NCC cadets represent a c...