PM Modi celebrated Diwali with Navy personnel at INS Vikrant off the coast of Goa. During this, while addressing the countrymen from the ship itself, he said – Our Navy is the protector of the Indian Ocean. 50% of the world’s containers pass through this route.
PM Modi Speech On Board the INS Vikrant: Prime Minister Narendra Modi celebrated Diwali with Indian Navy personnel on board INS Vikrant. During this, he praised the bravery of the Army during Operation Sindoor and said – Our Navy is the guardian of the Indian Ocean. He said- These ships may be made of iron, but when you board them, they become brave, living soldiers. Know, 10 big things about PM Modi’s speech from INS Vikrant.
1- PM Modi said, extraordinary coordination between the three armies during Operation Sindoor forced Pakistan to surrender.
2- Indian Navy is playing an important role in global stability. 50 percent of the world’s container ships pass through the Indian Ocean. Our Navy is the guardian of the security of this route.
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3- It is difficult to describe in words the night spent on INS Vikrant. I saw immense energy and enthusiasm in all of you. Yesterday when I saw you singing patriotic songs and the way you described Operation Sindoor in your songs, words cannot express how a soldier feels standing in the battlefield.
4- It is my good fortune that this time I am celebrating this holy festival of Diwali among all you brave soldiers of the Navy. Today on one side of me there is infinite horizon, infinite sky, and on the other side is this huge INS Vikrant, a symbol of infinite powers.
5- The shine of the sun’s rays on the ocean water is like the Diwali lamps lit by the brave soldiers. Today is a wonderful day. This scene is unforgettable.
6- Today on one side I have the ocean, and on the other side I have the power of the brave soldiers of Mother India. Everyone wants to celebrate Diwali with their family. I also have a habit of celebrating Diwali with my family. That’s why I have come to celebrate Diwali among all of you, whom I consider my family.
7- I am having a good time here with my family. This Diwali is really special for me. The deep night of the ocean and this morning’s sunrise have made my Diwali special in many ways.
8- From the deck of INS Vikrant, I wish all the countrymen a happy Diwali. Most importantly, Happy Diwali to your families too. Thanks to the bravery and determination of our security forces, the country has achieved an important milestone. We are eliminating Maoist terrorism.
9- I remember, when INS Vikrant was being handed over to the nation, I had said that Vikrant is huge, immense and magnificent. Vikrant is unique and special. It is not just a warship, but a testament to India’s hard work, talent, capability and commitment in the 21st century.
10- The day India received the indigenous INS Vikrant, our Indian Navy gave up a major symbol of colonial slavery. Inspired by Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, our Navy adopted a new flag.
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