Pune:
In a heartwarming case, Krishnant Gholap, son of a Pune autorickshaw driver, passed out from the National Defence Academy (NDA) as a part of the 119th course on Monday.
Krishnant, who wants to become an infantry officer, will be proceeding to the Indian Military Academy (IMA) for further training in January 2011.
A resident of Nana Peth and a Class XII science student of the Poona College, Krishnant admitted that he had made it to the NDA in his second attempt after falling short the first time. He said he was indebted to Lt Col (retd) Pradeep Brahmankar of Apex Careers for improving his English language skills. About his three-year training at the NDA, Krishnant said, "I realised that the human body can endure a lot of pain. I also learnt the importance of being mentally fit."
It was family reunion time outside his Golf Squadron inside the NDA on Monday morning. Krishnant's parents Chandrakant and Shubhangi were happy with the success of their son. Chandrakant said, "I have been driving an autorickshaw for the last 27 years. I am so happy to see that my son is on his way to becoming an army officer."
While a visibly moved Kaushalya, Krishnant's grandmother held her grandson's arm tightly and said, "My grandson has made us very proud today. I am very happy."
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