PM Modi Celebrates Diwali with Indian Navy on INS Vikrant, Says ‘Glow Of The Sun’s Rays On The Ocean’s Waters Is Like…’ News24 –
Keeping up with his tradition of celebrating Diwali with the brave personnel of the Indian armed forces, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday visited INS Vikrant, the country’s first indigenously built aircraft carrier, off the coast of Goa and Karwar. He celebrated Diwali with the soldiers of the Indian Navy on INS Vikrant. He expressed his pride and joy in spending the festival with the armed forces.
Addressing the soldiers, PM Modi said that on one side, he saw the endless sky and ocean, and on the other, the powerful INS Vikrant, symbolising strength. He compared the sunlight shining on the sea to Diwali lamps lit by the brave soldiers, calling it a special and memorable moment. “Today is an amazing day. This scene is memorable. Today, on one side, I have the ocean, and on the other, I have the strength of the brave soldiers of Mother India,” PM Modi said.
#WATCH | Prime Minister Narendra Modi celebrates Diwali with brave armed forces personnel, at INS Vikrant off the coast of Goa and Karwar.
PM Modi says, “Today is an amazing day. This scene is memorable. Today, on one side, I have the ocean, and on the other, I have the strength… pic.twitter.com/J3h9T0PJxk
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“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,” he added.
PM Modi further expressed his gratitude by saying that he felt fortunate to celebrate the sacred festival of Diwali with the courageous soldiers of the Indian Navy aboard INS Vikrant. “I am fortunate that this time I am celebrating this holy festival of Diwali among all you brave soldiers of the Navy,” PM Modi said.