Decked for Diwali: PM Modi Lights Up INS Vikrant, India’s Pride at Sea

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi celebrated Diwali 2025 aboard INS Vikrant, India’s first indigenously built aircraft carrier. The warship symbolizes India’s naval self-reliance and strategic strength. Modi praised the Navy’s role in Operation Sindoor and highlighted Vikrant’s technological prowess, cultural significance, and its growing importance in India’s maritime defense strategy.

Diwali on Deck: 5 Key Facts About INS Vikrant, India’s Homegrown Naval Marvel

India’s defense capabilities took center stage this Diwali as Prime Minister Narendra Modi marked the festival aboard INS Vikrant, the country’s first indigenously built aircraft carrier, off the coast of Goa. The celebration included a cultural program, patriotic songs, and tributes to the Indian Navy’s valor, especially in Operation Sindoor.

Here are five standout facts about INS Vikrant that define its strategic and symbolic importance:

1.⁠ ⁠India’s First Indigenous Aircraft Carrier

INS Vikrant is the first aircraft carrier designed and built entirely in India, a milestone in naval engineering and defense manufacturing.

Constructed by Cochin Shipyard Limited, it reflects India’s growing self-reliance under the ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’ initiative.

2.⁠ ⁠Massive Scale and Capabilities

The warship spans 262 meters in length and displaces approximately 45,000 tonnes.

It can carry up to 30 aircraft, including MiG-29K fighter jets and Kamov helicopters, and supports short take-off but arrested recovery (STOBAR) operations.

3.⁠ ⁠Symbol of Strategic Strength

Vikrant enhances India’s ability to project power in the Indian Ocean Region, countering regional threats and securing maritime interests.

PM Modi remarked that just the name “Vikrant” is enough to give adversaries “sleepless nights”.

4.⁠ ⁠Cultural and Ceremonial Significance

The Diwali celebration aboard Vikrant included patriotic performances by Navy personnel, including a song composed to honor Operation Sindoor, India’s recent counterstrike mission.

Modi’s presence continued his tradition of celebrating Diwali with armed forces, reinforcing national pride and solidarity.

5.⁠ ⁠Technological Marvel

Vikrant features state-of-the-art radar systems, advanced combat management, and automated ship control.

It represents a leap in India’s defense tech, integrating modern sensors, weapon systems, and stealth capabilities.

INS Vikrant is not just a warship—it’s a floating symbol of India’s defense innovation, sovereignty, and maritime ambition.

Sources: Times Now, Hindustan Times

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