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Navy Day 2024: President Murmu and PM Modi Salute India's Maritime Guardians

President Droupadi Murmu has extended warm greetings to all Indian Navy personnel, veterans, and their families on Navy Day. She praised the Navy's role in safeguarding maritime borders and national interests with great courage. Prime Minister Narendra Modi also shared his greetings, calling the force synonymous with exceptional courage and determination. He fondly recalled spending the previous Diwali with naval personnel aboard the indigenously built INS Vikrant.

Key Points: President Murmu and PM Modi Extend Navy Day Greetings to Forces

  • Navy Day commemorates the success of Operation Trident during the 1971 Indo-Pak War
  • The Indian Navy secures trade routes and leads critical humanitarian missions across oceans
  • PM Modi recalled celebrating Diwali 2025 aboard the indigenous aircraft carrier INS Vikrant
  • The Navy showcased its combat readiness with an Operational Demonstration in Thiruvananthapuram
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President Droupadi Murmu extends Navy Day greetings

President Droupadi Murmu and PM Narendra Modi honor Indian Navy personnel on Navy Day, commemorating Operation Trident and highlighting maritime security.

"The nation salutes the brave men and women who safeguard our maritime borders and national interests with courage, vigilance and unwavering commitment. - President Droupadi Murmu"

New Delhi, December 4

President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday extended Navy Day greetings and saluted the Navy personnel, veterans and their families.

India celebrates December 4 as Navy Day every year to acknowledge the role of the Indian Navy and commemorate its achievements in 'Operation Trident' during the 1971 Indo-Pak War.

In a post on X, "Warm greetings to Indian Navy personnel, veterans and their families on Navy Day! The nation salutes the brave men and women who safeguard our maritime borders and national interests with courage, vigilance and unwavering commitment. From securing trade routes and strengthening the blue economy to leading humanitarian missions, the Indian Navy embodies discipline, compassion and responsibility."

Prime Minister Narendra Modi also extended Navy Day greetings and said that the maritime force is synonymous with exceptional courage and determination.

PM Modi recalled his time aboard INS Vikrant, India's indigenously built aircraft carrier, during Diwali last year.

"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," PM Modi said on X.

Remembering spending the 2025 Diwali aboard the aircraft carrier, PM Modi wrote, "I can never forget this year's Diwali, which I spent with Naval personnel on board INS Vikrant. Wishing the Indian Navy the very best for their endeavours ahead," as he posted a video of him aboard the ship.

On Wednesday, the Navy displayed its operational prowess and maritime capabilities through a spectacular 'Operational Demonstration' at Shangumugham beach, Thiruvananthapuram.

The mega event brought alive the Navy's formidable combat capabilities, technological excellence, and operational readiness, while reflecting the nation's growing maritime strength and self-reliance.

- ANI

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Sarah B
It's heartening to see the focus on self-reliance with ships like INS Vikrant. A strong, indigenous navy is crucial for a nation like India with such extensive maritime interests. Well done to all personnel.
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Priya S
The humanitarian missions part is often overlooked. Our Navy does so much during natural disasters, not just combat. Respect to their families too, who make big sacrifices. 🙏
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Rohit P
The operational demo in Thiruvananthapuram must have been spectacular! Wish I could have seen it. Shows our strength to the world. Happy Navy Day!
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Michael C
While the greetings are appreciated, I hope this translates into better on-ground support for veterans and timely modernization. The sentiment needs to be backed by consistent policy and funding.
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Ananya R
Seeing our President and PM both acknowledge the Navy's work is good. It unites the nation in gratitude. The blue economy focus is the future! 💙

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