Jammu, Feb. 4 -- Chief minister Omar Abdullah on Monday praised the achievements of National Cadet Corps (NCC) cadets from Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh, emphasising their remarkable representation during the Republic Day celebrations at Kartavya Path in New Delhi.

Omar made these remarks during an interaction programme organised for 127 NCC cadets from Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh who participated in the 2025 Republic Day celebrations.

Highlighting the extraordinary feat of a Jammu and Kashmir girl cadet Ekta Kumari, who commanded the all-women NCC contingent at the parade, the chief minister remarked, "This is not a small achievement. The images of her leading the contingent resonated globally, showcasing Jammu and Kashmir's commitment to di...