New Delhi: Since becoming Prime Minister in 2014, Narendra Modi has routinely spent Diwali with India’s defence forces, travelling to the frontlines, even at high-altitude posts like Siachen and the high seas. While addressing the sea warriors on-board INS Vikrant this Diwali, the Prime Minister consolidated his government's policy on defence indigenisation, infrastructure development, and national identity into a clear, precise narrative.

PM Modi has repeatedly asked citizens to be “vocal for local” so that India can be “Atmanirbhar” or self-reliant. Thus, he added: “The day India received the Swadeshi INS Vikrant our Indian Navy discarded a major symbol of colonial subjugation. Inspired by Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, our Navy adopted a new flag.”

While outlining the achievements in r

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