Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 08:16am on 20 Oct 2025,Monday India Global
Prime Minister Narendra Modi celebrated Diwali aboard INS Vikrant, telling naval personnel the aircraft carrier's "very name took away Pakistan's sleep." During his address off Goa-Karwar coast, Modi praised the warship as a "towering symbol of Aatmanirbhar Bharat and Made in India," representing the nation's innovation and determination. He highlighted how India's three forces' coordination "forced Pakistan to surrender quickly in Operation Sindoor." Modi described his overnight stay aboard as "unforgettable," witnessing patriotic performances and immense enthusiasm. He called the indigenous carrier "not merely a warship, but testimony to 21st-century India's talent, impact, and commitment," emphasizing that courage makes military equipment truly formidable beyond their impressive specifications.
