Madhya Pradesh CM congratulates first women fighter pilots

June 18, 2016 04:59 pm | Updated October 18, 2016 03:02 pm IST - Bhopal,

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Saturday congratulated Avani Chaturvedi, Bhawana Kanth and Mohana Singh, who became the first women IAF fighter pilots, and said their achievement has given “new wings to the dreams of millions of girls“.

“With her great achievement, daughter of MP, Avani Chaturvedi has given new wings to the dreams of millions of girls. Entire state feels proud,” he said in a series of tweets.

“Congratulations to Bhawana Kanth, Avani Chaturvedi & Mohana Singh on successful completion of training. Wishing bright career ahead in IAF,” Chouhan said.

“By choosing a challenging career, the three courageous daughters have proved that if given equal opportunities, girls can excel in every field,” he said.

“My heart is filled with great pride that three valiant daughters are scripting history today by becoming country’s first women fighter pilots,” he added.

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