Prime Minister Narendra Modi sent his best wishes to every member of the Indian Navy on Thursday, welcoming the occasion of Navy Day and praising the fleet for its growing independence, steadfast determination, and fearless protection of India’s maritime frontiers.
Naval Day—observed each year on December 4—celebrates the Indian Navy’s accomplishments and its contribution to national security. The date also marks the triumph of the 1971 war, when India’s Operation Trident saw four Pakistani vessels, including PNS Khaibar, sunk, delivering a decisive blow to the Pakistani Navy.
In a post on X, the Prime Minister said, “Navy Day greetings to all personnel of the Indian Navy. Our Navy is synonymous with exceptional courage and determination. They safeguard our shores and uphold our maritime interests. In recent years, our Navy has focused on self‑reliance and modernisation. This has enhanced our security apparatus.”
He added that he will always remember this year’s Diwali, which he spent with naval personnel aboard the indigenous aircraft carrier INS Vikrant.
He also wished the Indian Navy all the best for their future endeavors.
Through a video message, the Prime Minister highlighted the Navy’s vital role in guarding the nation’s maritime boundaries and sustaining economic lifelines. “In the ocean, our Navy is determined to protect the maritime borders and commercial interests of the country. Whether it is offshore petrol vessels, submarines or aircraft carriers. Today, the strength of the Indian Navy is increasing exponentially,” he stated.
The Prime Minister went on to underscore India’s long‑standing tradition of using strength for global good, noting, “India’s tradition has been about power and strength. Our knowledge, our strength and our strength is for the service of humanity and for the security of humanity. Today, when the economic system of the country is dependent on the interconnected world and progressive maritime borders, India’s Navy is playing an important role in global stability.”
Meanwhile, the Indian Navy showcased its expanding maritime capabilities yesterday off the coast of Thiruvananthapuram in Kerala. The display featured the indigenous aircraft carrier INS Vikrant alongside the frontline frigate Udaygiri, emphasizing the force’s multi‑domain combat readiness.
President Droupadi Murmu, the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, watched the exhibition from Shangumugham Beach as part of the Navy Day celebrations.
A total of 19 major warships—including INS Vikrant, a submarine, four fast‑intervention vessels—and 32 aircraft comprising fighter jets, surveillance planes and helicopters participated, underscoring the Navy’s growing operational reach and preparedness.
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