India dropped burden of slavery from its chest: PM Modi on new Naval Ensign

Sep 02, 2022

Kochi (Kerala), Sept 02 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on September 02 unveiled the new Naval Ensign 'Nishaan' during the commissioning of the indigenous aircraft carrier INS Vikrant. “Today is a historic day. India dropped the burden of slavery from its chest. Indian Navy has received a new Ensign today. Till now, there was a mark of slavery on the Naval Ensign. Today, Naval Ensign inspired by Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj will wave in the sky,” said the PM. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Kerala Governor Arif Mohammad Khan, state Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and other dignitaries were present at the INS Vikrant Commissioning ceremony.