As India is positioned at the centre of the Indian Ocean Region, “we bear a special responsibility”, President Droupadi Murmu said on Wednesday, and asserted that the country is committed to the idea of the oceans remaining “open, stable and rules-based”. In her address at a naval operational demonstration event here, Murmu also lauded the Navy for its combat capabilities and professionalism in ensuring India’s maritime security.
She also underlined that self-reliance strengthens national security, and expressed confidence that the Navy will continue to develop indigenous technology and take India’s journey forward towards becoming a ‘Viksit Bharat’. The Indian Navy on Wednesday showcased its maritime prowess and multi-domain combat capabilities with an operational demonstration off the coast of Kerala on the Shangumugham Beach here.
