Sindhudurg fort will witness Navy Day celebrations, PM Modi to attend the event

December 4 is celebrated as Indian Navy Day every year in honor of the heroic efforts of the country's naval force. This year, the Navy Day celebration will be held at Sindhudurg Fort, situated on the western coast of the country, 450 kilometers away from Mumbai in Maharashtra.

The fort is located in the middle of the sea in Malvan, surrounded by water on all sides.

December 4

This day is celebrated as Indian Navy Day because on this day in 1971, the Indian Navy successfully attacked Pakistan's Navy, annihilating many ships near the Karachi Naval Base during Indo-Pakistan war. Operation Trident was launched by the Indian Navy, targeting Pakistan's cargo, destroyer, and minesweeper, destroying all three, one after the other. The Indian Navy strategically targeted Pakistan's Navy at night because Pakistan's aircraft did not possess the capabilities for night bombing.

This operation was one of the most successful naval operations in the world after World War II, and thus, nations began celebrating this day of victory as Indian Navy Day

PM Modi to visit Sindhudurg Fort for the Navy Day celebrations

The official press release of GOI said "This year’s planned activities in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands include the traditional Wreath Laying Ceremony at the war memorial to pay tribute to the brave soldiers who were martyred in the 1971 war and all bravehearts who have made the supreme sacrifice in the service of this great nation."

PM Modi is scheduled to reach Sindhudurg district at 4:15 and will unveil a statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj at the Rajkot Fort.

Other political personalities to attend the event are Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis and Ajit Pawar, and Goa CM Pramod Sawant.

Sindhudurg Fort served as the headquarters of the navy of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.

The Indian Navy will undertake the demonstration of operational capabilities and powers through various ships and aircraft. The event will be graced by Admiral R Hari Kumar, Chief of the Naval Staff.

According to the official press release, "The event will witness participation of 20 warships along with 40 aircraft."

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