PM Modi Commissions INS Kolkata, India's Biggest Naval Destroyer
Updated: August 16, 2014 14:33 IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today dedicated INS Kolkata, the biggest indigenously-built naval destroyer, to the nation.
"INS Kolkata is entirely built in India and it is a symbol of our self-reliance. It is a prime example of India's technical abilities and will send a message around the globe," Mr Modi said at the commissioning ceremony of the ship in Mumbai.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi waves as he arrives for the commissioning of the Indian Navy's newly-commissioned warship INS Kolkata in Mumbai on August 16, 2014. INS Kolkata, The largest indigenously built warship is the lead ship of the Kolkata-class guided missile destroyers, was commissioned by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the city's Naval Dockyard.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives for the commissioning ceremony of the Indian Navy's newly-commissioned warship INS Kolkata in Mumbai on August 16, 2014. INS Kolkata, The largest indigenously built warship is the lead ship of the Kolkata-class guided missile destroyers, was commissioned by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the city's Naval Dockyard.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inspects a guard of honour after arriving for the commissioning ceremony of the Indian Navy's newly-commissioned warship INS Kolkata in Mumbai on August 16, 2014. INS Kolkata, The largest indigenously built warship is the lead ship of the Kolkata-class guided missile destroyers, was commissioned by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the city's Naval Dockyard.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi walks down the gangplank of the Indian Navy's newly-commissioned warship INS Kolkata in Mumbai on August 16, 2014. INS Kolkata, The largest indigenously built warship is the lead ship of the Kolkata-class guided missile destroyers, was commissioned by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the city's Naval Dockyard.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi (C) sits with officials including Chief Minister of Maharastra Prithviraj Chavan (R) as he attends the commissioning ceremony of the Indian Navy's newly-commissioned warship INS Kolkata in Mumbai on August 16, 2014. INS Kolkata, The largest indigenously built warship is the lead ship of the Kolkata-class guided missile destroyers, was commissioned by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the city's Naval Dockyard.
This undated handout released by The Indian Defence Ministry (MOD)on August 16, 2014, shows the destroyer INS Kolkata during manouvers at sea off the coast of India. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on August 16, 2014, said that India must build up its military might to the point that no other country "dare cast an evil eye". PM Modi made the statement at a ceremony in Mumbai for the commissioning of the nation's biggest indigenously built warship.
This undated handout released by The Indian Defence Ministry (MOD)on August 16, 2014, shows the destroyer INS Kolkata during manouvers at sea off the coast of India. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on August 16, 2014, said that India must build up its military might to the point that no other country "dare cast an evil eye". PM Modi made the statement at a ceremony in Mumbai for the commissioning of the nation's biggest indigenously built warship.
This undated handout released by The Indian Defence Ministry (MOD)on August 16, 2014, shows the destroyer INS Kolkata during manouvers at sea off the coast of India. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on August 16, 2014, said that India must build up its military might to the point that no other country "dare cast an evil eye". PM Modi made the statement at a ceremony in Mumbai for the commissioning of the nation's biggest indigenously built warship.
This undated handout released by The Indian Defence Ministry (MOD)on August 16, 2014, shows the destroyer INS Kolkata during manouvers at sea off the coast of India. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on August 16, 2014, said that India must build up its military might to the point that no other country "dare cast an evil eye". PM Modi made the statement at a ceremony in Mumbai for the commissioning of the nation's biggest indigenously built warship.
An Indian Navy officer walks the gangplank of the INS Kolkata during a media preview in Mumbai. The INS (Indian Naval Ship) Kolkata is the largest indigenously built warship in India.
The INS Kolkata being photographed during a media preview in Mumbai. The INS (Indian Naval Ship) Kolkata is the largest indigenously built warshipin India.
