Narendra Modi commissions Scorpene-class submarine INS Kalvari in Mumbai
Prime Minister Narendra Modi commissioned the first of the six Scorpene-class submarine Kalvari into the Indian Navy on Thursday
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi commissioned the first of the six Scorpene-class submarine Kalvari into the Indian Navy on Thursday and said its induction was a big step in the country's defence preparedness. Twitter @narendramodi
Modi boarded the submarine and unveiled its plaque, after meeting veterans of the first Kalvari who were present at the ceremony. PTI
'Kalvari is an excellent example of our 'Make in India' programme," said Narendra Modi speaking at the commissioning ceremony in Mumbai. Twitter @narendramodi
Navy chief Admiral Sunil Lanba, National Security Adviser Ajit Doval, Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and French Ambassador to India Alexandre Ziegler were among those present at the ceremony. PTI
Narendra Modi thanked France for this 'strategic joint project' and described the commissioning of the submarine as a "matter of pride" for 125 crore Indians. PTI
Kalvari is named after the dreaded tiger shark, a deadly deep sea predator of the Indian Ocean. 'The power of Kalvari, that of a tiger shark, will strengthen our Navy,' the prime minister said. PTI