Prime Minister Narendra Modi celebrated Navy Day by praising the Indian Navy for its self-reliance, growing strength, and vital role in safeguarding maritime frontiers and economic interests. The Prime Minister reflected on his recent Diwali experience aboard the indigenous aircraft carrier INS Vikrant and emphasized the Navy’s increasing operational capabilities, highlighted by a demonstration off Kerala’s coast involving major warships and aircraft. He reiterated India’s commitment to using its naval strength for global stability and humanitarian purposes, underscoring the Navy’s importance in a world where economic systems are interdependent. The event showcased the Navy’s multi-domain combat readiness, reinforcing its critical position in national security.