A newly commissioned Indian Army pilot's surprise proposal after a passing-out parade in Maharashtra has gone viral on social media, winning hearts across the country. The emotional moment showed Captain Bharat Bhardwaj proposing to his partner on the tarmac at the Combat Army Aviation Training School near Nashik, with an Army helicopter in the background. While many praised the romantic gesture, the viral video has also sparked a debate over military protocol and the use of ceremonial uniforms, military premises, and social media content involving serving officers. Reports suggest the Army has taken cognisance of the incident and may seek an explanation from the officer.

The passing out parade at the Combat Army Aviation Training School ended with a surprise proposal by Captain Bharat Bhardwaj to his partner. | India News

Nashik Army aviation parade ends with marriage proposal

Indian Army Aviation Captain Bharat Bhardwaj proposed to his girlfriend, Arushi, shortly after graduating from the training programme. | Trending

Army sources said the uniform comes with respect and every jawan and officer should honour it and not allow social media trends to influence their actions.

Videos of a surprise proposal by a newly commissioned pilot at the passing-out parade on Tuesday at near Nashik in Maharashtra has been going viral. | India News

A newly commissioned Army captain's proposal to his girlfriend after a passing-out parade ceremony has gone viral and drawn mixed reactions. | India News

A newly commissioned Indian Army pilot's surprise proposal after a passing-out parade in Maharashtra has gone viral on social media, winning hearts across the country. The…

India's adoration of the armed forces has a curious strain of moral puritanism that elevates military personnel into national icons and then resents them for behaving like…

An Army veteran has come out in full support of a newly commissioned captain facing intense online backlash over his proposal during a passing-out parade. | Trending

An Army captain's recent proposal to his girlfriend after passing-out parade in Nashik has sparked a debate over military protocol and security concerns, | India News

The clip, shows an Army personnel proposing to a woman dressed in a blue saree. | India News

Retired army officer HS Panag's intervention adds to growing list of retired senior military officers who have defended Bhardwaj after videos of the proposal. | India News