Thousands of eyes turned skyward Wednesday as nine jets of the Indian Air Force’s (IAF) elite Surya Kiran team performed breathtaking aerobatics over New Raipur to mark Chhattisgarh’s silver jubilee. The aircraft sliced through the air in perfect synchrony, leaving trails of the Indian tricolour as the crowd erupted with chants of “Bharat Mata ki Jai.”

The event, organised at the Sendh Reservoir, was attended by Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan, Governor Ramen Deka, Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai , Assembly Speaker Dr. Raman Singh , and thousands of citizens. For an hour, the Surya Kiran team held spectators spellbound with daring manoeuvres that showcased precision and teamwork.

From high above, team leader Group Captain Ajay Dashrathi greeted the people of Chhattisgarh on the occas

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