Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered a strong commendation to Navy personnel aboard the indigenous aircraft carrier INS Vikrant, recalling its pivotal role in Operation Sindoor and its impact on regional security. Addressing the crew during Diwali celebrations off the coast of Goa and Karwar, Modi said, "INS Vikrant reflects the capability of India's armed forces. Its very name gave Pakistan sleepless nights during Operation Sindoor.” Advertisement
"INS Vikrant is a name that shatters the enemy’s courage even before a battle begins. This is the power of INS Vikrant," he said, adding that it stands as a testament to the commitment and talent of 21st-century India.
The deployment of INS Vikrant, accompanied by several warships in the Arabian Sea, was a response to the April 22 Pahalgam