Modi lights Diwali lamps with navy on INS Vikrant
Prime Minister Narendra Modi joined sailors aboard the aircraft carrier, praising its role in instilling fear in adversaries.
By : Newsroom
Update: 2025-10-20 12:38 GMT
Newsroom, October 20, 2025:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi spent Diwali aboard the INS Vikrant, India's indigenous aircraft carrier, lighting traditional lamps alongside navy personnel and extending greetings of peace and prosperity to the armed forces.
The visit underscored the navy's pivotal role in safeguarding maritime borders, with Modi highlighting how the Vikrant's presence "instilled waves of fear" in regional foes like Pakistan during operations.
The event, held amid the festival of lights, symbolised national unity and resolve, as Modi interacted with crew members and commended their dedication.