OPINION A special Diwali for PM Modi on onboard INS Vikrant

Prime Minister Narendra Modi celebrated Diwali with naval personnel onboard aircraft carrier INS Vikrant

Every year PM Narendra Modi celebrates his Diwali with army personnel deployed in border areas. The year 2025 was special and different too. This Diwali was marked by his visit high seas to celebrate Diwali with courageous Naval Personnel of Indian Navy.

On the eve of Diwali, PM Modi left for Goa in a discreet manner from Delhi. From Goa, he went to INS Vikrant off the coast of Goa. This entire journey and visit were done in a very discreet manner.

PM Modi went to the Flightdeck, surrounded by the MiG 29K fighters. He witnessed the Air Power Demo of the Navy while watching the take-off and landing of MiG 29 fighters on a short runway and that too during both at day and in the dark night.

He sat along with Naval staff and enjoyed a vibrant cultural programme. The officers and sailors of INS Vikrant sang various patriotic songs, including a special song written by

Naval personnel to commemorate the success of Indian Armed Forces in Operation Sindoor.

PM Modi was deeply moved by this experience and shared on his X post

"Will always cherish the cultural programme on board INS Vikrant last evening. The naval personnel are truly creative and versatile. They penned a song ‘Kasam Sindoor Ki’ which will remain etched in my memory."

PM Modi had dinner with the extended family of naval personal during the Bara Khana. And today on Diwali morning he joined a Yoga Session on the deck of INS Vikrant. He witnessed a spectacular Steam past and Flypast as well.

Later PM delivered an inspiring address to the Navy personnel onboard INS Vikrant and fed them sweets.

PM Modi had the honour of commissioning INS Vikrant to the Indian Navy in September 2022. This is an indigenous aircraft carrier, our largest warship indigenously constructed.

INS Vikrant is the principal combatant which carries the entire naval aviation capabilities of Indian Navy, including the MiG 29 fighters.

The warships which took part in the Steampast included: INS Vikrant, INS Vikramaditya, INS Surat, INS Mormugao, INS Chennai, INS Imphal, INS Kolkata, INS Tushil, INS Tabar, INS Teg, INS Betwa, INS Deepak, INS Aditya

The Flypast included - Chetak, with flag and naval ensign, MH 60 R, Sea king, Kamov 31, Dornier and P8I and MiG 29K

After his return to Delhi, PM Modi shared his memorable time spent on INS Vikrant on X post " " INS Vikrant is a pride for India. Built with Swadeshi Technology, this is India's largest warship. I still remember the day when it was commissioned in Indian Navy at Kochi. On Diwali, I feel proud to come here on the pious occasion of Diwali."