PM Modi celebrates Deepavali aboard INS Vikrant, hails armed forces unity in Operation Sindoor

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday (October 20, 2025) mentioned the extraordinary coordination among the many three providers collectively compelled Pakistan to give up throughout Operation Sindoor.

Mr. Modi additionally lauded the valour and willpower of safety forces and mentioned it was resulting from that, the nation has achieved a big milestone by “eliminating Maoist terrorism”.

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

INS Vikrant is not only a warship however is a sworn statement to Twenty first-century India’s exhausting work, expertise, affect and dedication, Mr. Modi mentioned.

He mentioned INS Vikrant displays the potential of India’s armed forces and is a towering image of ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’.

The extraordinary coordination among the many three providers collectively compelled Pakistan to give up throughout Operation Sindoor, the prime minister mentioned.

In his remarks, Mr. Modi additionally mentioned India is on the edge of freedom from Maoist violence and “this freedom is knocking on our doors”.

Earlier, 125 districts have been within the grip of Maoist terror however now that has decreased to simply 11 districts.

“While 90% success has been achieved, I’m confident that police forces will succeed in completely eliminating Maoist violence,” he mentioned.

Asserting that his authorities goals to make India one in every of world’s prime defence exporters, Mr. Modi mentioned greater than 40 warships and submarines have been constructed by our shipyards since 2014.

PM Modi added that the identify Brahmos strikes concern in some minds and now many nations are eager to purchase these missiles.

“The night spent yesterday on INS Vikrant is hard to put into words. I saw the immense energy and enthusiasm you all were filled with. When I saw you singing patriotic songs yesterday, and the way you described Operation Sindoor in your songs, no words can ever fully convey the experience that a jawan feels standing on a battlefield,” Mr. Modi mentioned.

“My Diwali has been special as it was spent amongst you,” he mentioned.