Prime Minister Narendra Modi criticized past governments for not prioritizing India's defence during a live-fire exercise in Pokhran, Rajasthan.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi criticized previous governments for not prioritizing India's defence during a live fire and manoeuvres exercise in Pokhran, Rajasthan. Modi asserted that India's defence production has more than doubled to over Rs 1 lakh crore in the last decade. The event demonstrated indigenous defence capabilities, including fighter planes, helicopters, and bombers. Modi blamed past governments for keeping India dependent on foreign countries for defence needs and for not appointing a chief of defence staff.

March 12, 2024
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