Army felicitates ex-drill instructor Major Swamy on his 100th birthday, Anand Mahindra shares heartwarming video

The leadership, administrative, and organisational skills of army officers are exemplary. Their contribution to nation-building is immense, and their sense of discipline and fitness is something that the youth of India looks up to. Recently, former drill instructor of National Defence Academy(NDA), Major Swamy, celebrated his 100th birthday.

On this special occasion, the Army honoured Major Swamy in the most heartwarming way. Billionaire Anand Mahindra who is known for sharing his source of motivation every Monday with his 9 million followers, took to his Twitter account to share a video of the felicitation of Major Swamy.

The two-minute clip shared by the Mahindra Boss shows Major Swamy alighting from an Army vehicle. Fellow Army Men are seen helping him get seated in a wheelchair. The personnel were seen transferring him to the wheelchair with utmost care. He was later taken to the venue by the officers.


Later, soldiers were seen gearing up for the parade in presence of Major Swamy. The soldiers later gave him a grand salute. Major Swamy is seen standing on the stage amid the gun salute. The veteran is seen standing and saluting with pride.

Mahindra while sharing the video tweeted saying that Major Swamy had instructed seven Indian Army Generals. He highlighted the Indian tradition of honouring teachers/Gurus. The 67-year-old went on to say that he had goosebumps when he saw Major Swamy salute. Mahindra ended his tweet by saying that this act of reverence and honour was his source of Monday's motivation.
Mahindra’s tweet attracted over 30K likes and thousands of retweets and comments. “Indeed, in the finest traditions of the Madras Sappers and the Indian Army. My elder brother and both my nephews also went under his ‘drill’. Respect!,” commented a user. “We salute Major swami for the salute he has done at the age of 100. Salute as well to Gen Bakshi who is making him comfortable to sit in chair. Nothing to beat the Indian army respects,” said another user.