Bhanu Attri makes history as British Royal Navy's first-ever Hindu chaplain
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu congratulated Bhanu Attri on his achievement, describing it as a matter of pride for both the state and the country.Describing the role as 'a profound honour,' Attri said, 'As a Hindu brought up in India, the opportunity to represent individuals from diverse religions brings meaningful representation for the Hindu community and reflects the Navy's commitment to spiritual care for all. My family feels immense pride, a pride grounded in generations of faith, service, and resilience.'The Hindu Council UK (HCUK) welcomed the milestone, having recommended Attri for the post. The council outlined stringent criteria for the chaplaincy, including physical and mental fitness, deep grounding in Hindu philosophy, leadership experience, pastoral abilities, and strong interfaith and cultural integration skills.'The training can be arduous, requiring medical fitness standards and readiness for duty 24/7 at short notice,' noted Anil Bhanot, HCUK's advisor to the Ministry of Defence. He added that Attri's appointment could encourage more young British Hindus to explore military careers, emphasising, 'Although our spiritual bhoomi (land) is India, our karmabhoomi is the United Kingdom — and the MoD represents our protective arm.'Attri was among 148 new officers who completed the Royal Navy's Initial Officer Training at Britannia Royal Naval College (BRNC) in Dartmouth. Over 29 weeks, cadets were trained in leadership, naval history, seafaring, survival, and teamwork. The course culminated in a formal passing-out ceremony attended by families, friends, and senior naval leaders, where the new officers were recognised as the 'leaders of tomorrow.'- Ends
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