PM Modi Speaks At the Commissioning of INS Kolkata: Highlights

Mumbai: Prime Minister Narendra Modi today addressed sailors at the commissioning ceremony of the country's largest indigenously-built warship INS Kolkata in Mumbai. The stealth destroyer is a part of the Kolkata Class destroyers of the Indian Navy which will include follow-on ships by the names of INS Kochi and INS Chennai.

The Prime Minister is making an address after the commissioning of the ship. Here are the highlights:

• In the age of science and technology, intelligence and security is of utmost importance.
• INS Kolkata is the biggest indigenous warship in our fleet and it is a symbol of self-reliance.
• Through this commissioning, we are providing a glimpse of India's strength to the world.
• INS Kolkata is a prime example of India's technical abilities.
• Our Naval officers have prepared a fine vessel of communication in this modern age.
• Let India be powerful and let our armed forces never fall behind in the world.
• When I speak about the Navy here in Mumbai, Maharashtra, it is natural to remember Chhatrapati Shivaji.
  
• Chhatrapati Shivaji understood well the significance of securing the seas for increasing trade.
• We have taken several steps for defence offsets in the general budget.
  
• We dream to make India strong so that it exports defence equipment to the world.
• No country will dare to challenge India after the commissioning of INS Kolkata.
  
• I want to wish all the very best especially to our naval officers for this achievement.
  
• I want to assure all the naval officers that the nation's citizens, though not in uniform, stand united behind you.
• I have full confidence that our naval forces will be there in front to protect our country at all times.