'Made in Lucknow' BrahMos missiles will soon become backbone of India's military strength, assures PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Saturday, announced that BrahMos missiles will soon be manufactured in Lucknow.

 

A major BrahMos supersonic cruise missile production and testing facility was established in Lucknow as part of the Uttar Pradesh Defence Industrial Corridor recently. The BrahMos plant was inaugurated virtually by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on May 1.

 

"Weapons made in the UP Defence Corridor will become the backbone of India's military strength," the prime minister said while addressing a public meeting in his parliamentary constituency, Varanasi.

 

Issuing a stern warning to Pakistan, the prime minister said if Islamabad “dares to repeat its mistakes, missiles made in UP will wipe out terrorists.”

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Highlighting that Operation Sindoor has demonstrated India's indigenous defence capabilities to the world, PM Modi claimed that the power of India's locally developed missiles, drones and air defence systems was on full display during the operation. "Our BrahMos missile instilled such fear in the enemy that people in Pakistan can't sleep peacefully even in their dreams."

 

He invoked Lord Shiva's 'Rudra roop' (fierce form) to describe India's resolute action against terrorism, saying Operation Sindoor showcased the country's strength to the world and delivered a clear message that anyone who dares attack India will not be spared.

 

"My heart was filled with sorrow for the 26 people who lost their lives in the Pahalgam terror attack ... My promise to avenge 'Sindoor' of our daughters was fulfilled with blessings of Mahadev," he said, adding, "I dedicate the success of the operation at the feet of Mahadev."

 

"Shiva means welfare, but when terrorism and injustice raise their ugly head, Mahadev takes his 'Rudra roop'. During Operation Sindoor, the world witnessed this very form of India," the prime minister said, warning that "whoever attacks India will not survive, even in Pataal Lok (netherworld)".

 

—with inputs from PTI

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