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PM Modi's parliament speech highlights: From India's space journey to Operation Sindoor: Here's what he said before monsoon session

PM Modi's parliament speech highlights: From India's space journey to Operation Sindoor: Here's what he said before monsoon session

Time of India7 days ago
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation ahead of the Monsoon Session of Parliament and called it a "celebration of victory", highlighting the success of India's military forces in Operation Sindoor.
Modi said, 'The target set by the Indian Army in Operation Sindoor was achieved 100%. Within just 22 minutes, the houses of the masterminds behind terrorism were reduced to rubble.'
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He also spoke about how the world is taking notice of India's growing military strength.
'The world is attracted to the new form of Made in India military power. Whenever I meet global leaders, I see their rising interest in the weapons made by India,' the Prime Minister said.
Modi added that this successful operation reflects the courage and capability of the Indian forces and the trust the world now has in Indian-made defence systems.
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