New Navy ensign inspired by Chhatrapati Shivaji, previous one carried sign of slavery: PM Modi
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled the new Ensign 'Nishaan' and said India has shed colonial past. New Navy ensign is inspired by Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, PM Modi said.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled the new Ensign 'Nishaan' at the commissioning of India's first indigenous aircraft carrier INS Vikrant on Friday. INS Vikrant will adorn the new White ensign with effect from its commissioning.
"Indian Naval flags which carried a sign of slavery has been replaced with the a new one inspired by Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj," PM Modi said. India has shed the colonial past, PM Modi said and dedicated INS Vikrant to Chhatrapathi Shivaji Maharaj.
"Bharat Bhagya Vidhata!"WATCH | New Naval Ensign 'Nishaan', hoisted on #INSVikrant in the presence of Prime Minister @narendramodi. pic.twitter.com/vDPFUSDcU0
"Till now the identity of slavery remained on the flag of Indian Navy. But from today onwards, inspired by Chhatrapati Shivaji, the new Navy flag will fly in the sea and in the sky," PM Modi said in Kochi.
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