Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday celebrated Diwali with with the Indian Navy forces onboard the INS Vikrant off the coast of Goa and Karwar.

He said the extraordinary coordination among the three services together compelled Pakistan to surrender during Operation Sindoor.

Modi also lauded the valour and determination of security forces and said it was due to that, the nation has achieved a significant milestone by \"eliminating Maoist terrorism\".

He made the remarks while addressing Navy personnel on board INS Vikrant.

INS Vikrant is not just a warship but is a testimony to 21st-century India's hard work, talent, impact and commitment, Modi said.

With agency inputs

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