INS Chennai dedicated to coastal metropolis; ruling AIADMK ministers and MLAs enjoy a day at sea

Named after the city, INS Chennai is commanded by captain C R Praveen Nair and has 45 officers.

Named after the city, INS Chennai is commanded by captain C R Praveen Nair and has 45 officers. (D Sampathkumar | EPS) 

122 AIADMK MLAs and ministers were onboard INS Chennai. (D Sampathkumar | EPS)

Naval ship INS Chennai was formally dedicated to the city on Monday in the presence of Chief Minister K Palaniswami, Eastern Naval Command, Flag Officer and Commanding-in-Chief, Vice-Admiral, H C S Bisht. (D Sampathkumar | EPS)

122 AIADMK MLAs and ministers were onboard INS Chennai. (D Sampathkumar | EPS)

INS Chennai has been anchored at Chennai Port since April 15 and was visited by more than 5,000 people, including 2000 students. (D Sampathkumar | EPS)