In the past one month, Modi has launched or laid the foundation stone for around 30 projects across the country, including the expansion of the Kochi Metro project.
While launching these projects, Modi is not only talking about the development priorities of the party, but he has also touched upon the nationalist agenda of the BJP, as seen during the commissioning of INS-Vikrant.
His speech at the commissioning of the indigenously built aircraft carrier focused on the reason for the Navy embracing Chhatrapati. Shivaji Used for its navy, identified the Indo-Pacific as a priority area from the point of view of national security and reiterated its commitment to the goal of self-reliance in building defense capability.
Marking the expansion of the Metro network in Kochi, his address reflects his emphasis on infrastructure development.
Observers believe that taken together, they appear to represent the scaffolding – development, nationalism, strict-national security – for a possible platform for the 2024 election campaign.
Talking about the Indian maritime tradition and naval capabilities, the PM said, “Chhatrapati Veer Shivaji Maharaj built a navy on the strength of this maritime power which kept the enemies on their toes. When the British came to India, they were afraid of the power of Indian ships. So he decided to break the back of India’s maritime power. History is witness to how strict restrictions were imposed on Indian ships and merchants by enacting a law in the British Parliament at that time.
Regarding the new naval flag, the PM said that on the historic date of September 2, 2022, India had removed the burden of “slavery”. “Indian Navy has got a new flag from today. Till now the identity of slavery remained on the flag of Indian Navy. But from today, inspired by Chhatrapati Shivaji, the new flag of the Navy will fly in the sea and in the sky. Known as one of the most famous Hindu symbols.
Reflecting his focus on a resurgent India, Modi also said: INS Vikrant The world is a tribute to the rising spirit of India on the horizon. He said that it is the expression of the dream of the freedom fighters in which they envisioned a capable and strong India.
The upcoming inauguration of the revamped Central Vista Avenue by the PM marks the speedy completion of another project – something that the Modi government has highlighted as part of its commitment to developing quality infrastructure.
Modi is also likely to unveil a statue of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose at India Gate, while the modified Central Vista Avenue will be inaugurated for public use.
The build-up by 2024 will involve the PM urging completion of several projects – Charaiveti, Charaiveti – to try and work on – as he said, citing the teachings of Hindutva icon Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyay.
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