Mrunal Manmay Dash

In a proud moment for Odisha, Omkar Ashutosh from Puri has topped the National Defence Academy (NDA) and the Naval Academy Examination – 2021.

As per reports, Omkar secured All India Rank 1 in the prestigious entrance examination.

Omkar completed his Std 7 from a convent school in Puri and later Std 12 from a school in Dehradun, before appearing for the prestigious all-India entrance test. Omkar’s father Colonel Arun Ray is retired Army officer (Engineers).

Meanwhile, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) National Vice President, Baijayant Panda conveyed his pleasure and extended best wishes for the Odisha boy for achieving the extraordinary feat.

Taking to the micro blogging site Twitter, Panda wrote, “Nation is proud of you! I congratulate Omkar Asutosh from Puri, on becoming the topper of the National Defence Academy & Naval Academy Examination (I) - 2021. Best wishes for your future endeavours.”

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