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What inspired you to join the Indian Navy? Actually, no particular inspiration. I grew up in rural Chengannur.

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My father was in the Air Force. One day, he took me for the Sainik School entrance exam in Kazhakootam. I passed, so I joined. That's all.

So, was it your time at Sainik School that led you to the defence forces? Defence forces, yes. But regarding the branch, very practical choices led to it. There were three options: Army, Navy, and Air Force. I preferred the Army because 220 of 340 seats were reserved for it, and the medical standards were a bit easier. For the first chance, I went to Allahabad, but failed to clear it. Six months later, I applied again, but this time for the Navy, because repeat travel for the same service isn't reimbursed. As fate would have it, I passed and got into the Navy.