Raaton ki neend udaa di: PM Modi lauds INS Vikrant on Diwali, makes BIG statement about Pakistan, says ‘forced Pakistan to…’

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday continued his tradition of celebrating the festival of Diwali with soldiers, as he visited the INS Vikrant off the coast of Goa and Karwar this year. Interacting with the soldiers, PM Modi said he was fortunate to celebrate the festival of lights with the Naval personnel. Addressing to the soldiers, PM Modi said,” Today, on one side I have infinite horizons, infinite sky, and on the other side I have this giant, INS Vikrant, embodying infinite powers. The glow of the sun’s rays on the ocean’s waters is like the Diwali lamps lit by brave soldiers.”

Why did PM Modi reference Operation Sindoor in his statement?

While addressing the Navy personnel, PM Modi heaped praise on INS Vikrant, saying that just the mention of its name was enough to give Pakistan “sleepless nights.” He recalled, “We saw a few months back how Vikrant, only through its name, gave sleepless nights to Pakistan (Pakistan ki raaton ki neend udaa di thi).”

PM Modi stated, “Just a few months ago, we witnessed how the very name Vikrant sent waves of fear across Pakistan. Such is its might — a name that shatters the enemy’s courage even before the battle begins. This is the power of INS Vikrant… On this occasion, I especially want to salute our armed forces…”

#WATCH | Prime Minister Narendra Modi says, “… Just a few months ago, we witnessed how the very name Vikrant sent waves of fear across Pakistan. Such is its might — a name that shatters the enemy’s courage even before the battle begins. This is the power of INS Vikrant… On… pic.twitter.com/TL03Z9CFdg

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Later, PM Modi asserted that the extraordinary coordination among the armed forces compelled Pakistan to surrender during Operation Sindoor. While addressing a gathering of soldiers onboard INS Vikrant, PM Modi stated, “The fear created by the India(BHARAT)n Navy. The amazing skill displayed by the India(BHARAT)n Air Force. The bravery of the India(BHARAT)n Army. The tremendous coordination of the three forces forced Pakistan to surrender so quickly in Operation Sindoor.”

What makes INS Vikrant a towering symbol of Aatmanirbhar Bharat?

The Prime Minister further stated that INS Vikrant was a towering symbol of Aatmanirbhar Bharat (self-reliant India(BHARAT)). PM Modi added, “INS Vikrant is a towering symbol of Aatmanirbhar Bharat and Made in India(BHARAT). Indigenous (Swadeshi) INS Vikrant, tearing through the oceans, is a reflection of India(BHARAT)’s military might.”

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Furthermore, he stated that INS Vikrant was not merely a warship, but a testimony to 21st-century India(BHARAT)’s hard work, talent, impact and commitment.”Vikrant is huge, vast and panoramic. Vikrant is outstanding, Vikrant is also special,” PM Modi said.