Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s surprise visit to the Adampur Air Base in Punjab on Tuesday became a powerful moment of patriotism and purpose. Addressing the Indian Air Force personnel who played a pivotal role in Operation Sindoor, the Prime Minister saluted their courage and declared that “‘Bharat Mata ki Jai’ maidaan mein bhi goonjti hai aur mission mein bhi.”
He went on to say, “Jab Bharat ke sainik Maa Bharati bolte hai toh dushman ke kaleje kaanp jaate hai.” His words inflamed a wave of emotion from the air warriors who stood with him, many of whom had been actively involved in India’s recent return of blow for blow with Pakistan.
#WATCH | At the Adampur Air Base, PM Narendra Modi says “‘Bharat Mata ki Jai’ maidaan mein bhi goonjti hai aur mission mein bhi. Jab Bharat ke sainik Maa Bharati bolte hai toh dushman ke kaleje kaanp jaate hai…”
He says “Bharat Mata ki Jai is the resolve of every soldier who… pic.twitter.com/NbDgG0TKu1
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Additionally, PM Modi stressed that “Bharat Mata ki Jai is the determination of each soldier who is willing to lay down their lives for the nation. It is the cry of each citizen who wishes to live for the nation and do something for the nation.” His words reflected the very spirit of India’s military culture and its people’s unflinching patriotism.
This trip arrived amidst a viral photo of PM Modi greeting the airmen with the S-400 missile system behind them—a direct refutation of Pakistan’s now-discredited assertion of destroying it. The symbolism of this moment cannot be more powerful: India’s strength lies not in its weapons, but in its spirit.
Just as the Prime Minister’s words resonated over the air base, so too did India’s message to its enemies—loud, clear, and unshakeable. “Bharat Mata ki Jai” is more than a slogan. It’s a statement of unity, courage, and purpose.
