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European defence manufacturer MBDA on Thursday congratulated India over the induction of Rafale fighter jets into the Indian Air Force (IAF). Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Minister of the Armed Forces of France Florence Parly, on Thursday morning, witnessed the traditional `Sarva Dharma Puja` at the Rafale induction ceremony, at Ambala airbase of the IAF. The `Sarva Dharma Puja` involved recitation of hymns, ayats, and mantras by priests of various religions. This puja was followed by an air display of Rafale fighter aircraft flanked by SU-30 and Jaguar aircraft in an arrow formation.

Defence sources said if all goes well, the Inter Governmental Agreement (IGA) will be signed on September 23.