‘Fortunate to Be Here’: PM Modi Celebrates Diwali with Navy Aboard INS Vikrant

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:09am on 20 Oct 2025,Monday India Global

Prime Minister Narendra Modi celebrated Diwali with Navy personnel aboard India’s first indigenous aircraft carrier, INS Vikrant, off the coast of Goa and Karwar. He spent the night onboard and said he felt “fortunate to be here.” Reflecting on his experience, PM Modi said he learned the importance of living in the moment and admired the Navy’s dedication. Watching the ocean at night and sunrise at sea made his Diwali special, he said. Modi praised the sailors’ performance depicting Operation Sindoor, calling it a moving reminder of their courage and service to the nation. (PC: X)

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