Modi’s Diwali Aboard INS Vikrant Sparks Political Storm | Navy Festivity Or Political Play?

Prime Minister Narendra Modi chose to spend Diwali aboard the Indian Navy’s flagship INS Vikrant rather than at home, praising the ship’s might and calling its name enough to give Pakistan sleepless nights. The celebration included cultural songs, MiG-29 take-offs, yoga on deck and a dinner with naval families. Meanwhile, the ruling party highlighted the contrast with past Congress-era prime ministers accused of using warships for family leisure. The opposition fired back, saying the comparison was misplaced and accusing the PM of marshalling optics because he “has no family of his own.” The festival lights may be over the sea, but the political fireworks have landed on shore.