HAL Dhruv, a multi-role helicopter developed and manufactured by India's Hindustan Aeronautics Limited
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Dhruva, a devotee of Vishnu who later became a star in Hindu Mythology
Dhruv Pratap Singh defeated him by a huge margin of 13,000 votes, and become Member of Madhya Pradesh Legislative Assembly in 2003 from the Vijayraghavgarh (114) constituency.
In October 2008, Defence Minister A. K. Antony announced that the Indian Navy will deploy the Dhruv in the utility role.
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The Dhruv first flew in 1992; but development was prolonged due to multiple factors: the Indian Army's requirement alterations, budget restrictions, and sanctions placed on India following the 1998 Pokhran-II Indian nuclear testing.