What Does 'Bharat Mata Ki Jai' Mean? PM Modi Explains To Soldiers At Adampur Air Base

PM Modi made the speech while addressing soldiers at the Adampur air base in Punjab on Tuesday morning, where he interacted with air force personnel. 

PM Modi speaking at Adampur air base in Punjab.

Source : PMO

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while speaking at the Adampur air base in Punjab, on Tuesday said the world has witnessed the strength of the 'Bharat Mata Ki Jai', adding that the slogan is not just a chant, but the oath of every soldier of the nation. 

"The world has just witnessed the strength of this slogan. "Bharat Mata ki Jai" is not just a chant, it is the oath of every soldier of this nation, who risk their lives for the honour and dignity of Mother India," PM Modi said.

PM Modi made the speech while addressing soldiers at the Adampur air base in Punjab on Tuesday morning, where he interacted with air force personnel, who have been in the thick of action during the recent conflict with Pakistan. 

PM Modi said that the Indian armed forces targeted enemy locations with perfection and that the terrorist camps and their air bases were destroyed.

"I can proudly say that all of you reached your target with perfection. In Pakistan, it was not just the terrorist camps and their air bases that were destroyed, but their nefarious designs and audacity were also defeated."

#WATCH | At the Adampur Air Base, PM Narendra Modi said, "Pakistan's drone, their UAVs, aircraft and missiles - all of those failed before our capable air defence. I extend heartfelt appreciation to the leadership of all air bases of the country and every air warrior of the… pic.twitter.com/V5yDbsGkmq

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The prime minister said that the Pakistani drone, the UAVs and missiles failed before India's defence system. He lauded the soldiers for the successful operation saying, "I am proud of you all."

"Pakistan's drone, their UAVs, aircraft and missiles - all of those failed before our capable air defence. I extend heartfelt appreciation to the leadership of all air bases of the country and every air warrior of the Indian Air Force. You have done a really fantastic job," PM Modi said.

The prime minister's visit to Adampur air base comes after days of intense conflict between India and Pakistan following Indian strikes on terror sites in the neighbouring country on May 7 under Operation Sindoor. The Adampur base is the second largest air base in the country.

PM Modi's choice of visiting the Adampur base of the India Air Force also sends out a message following Pakistani claim of destroying the prized S-400 air defence system in the station, which is home to India's key military platforms.