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Nishtha Anushree
May 13, 2025, 03:21 PM | Updated 03:21 PM IST
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the Adampur Air Force Station in Hoshiarpur, Punjab on Tuesday (13 May) morning to meet Indian warriors and soldiers deployed there.
"It was a very special experience to be with those who epitomise courage, determination and fearlessness. India is eternally grateful to our armed forces for everything they do for our nation," he posted on X.
It was one of India's airbases unsuccessfully targeted by Pakistan during the recent escalation after Operation Sindoor strikes. In fact, Pakistan even claimed to have destroyed it.
However, PM Modi's visit puts an end to the Pakistani propaganda. Moreover, the PM's images with the S-400 air defence system, Adampur runway and Mig-29 can be seen as powerful posturing for India's military.
Here, PM Modi was briefed by Air Force personnel and he also interacted with the soldiers at the base. The meet comes a day after the PM addressed the nation regarding the recent arm conflict.
In this address Modi clarified that no nuclear blackmail would be tolerated by India and every attack would be retaliated, targetting the roots of terrorism. "India will target terrorist centres hiding behind the nuclear threat," he said.
Nishtha Anushree is Senior Sub-editor at Swarajya. She tweets at @nishthaanushree.