PM Modi's 'memorable sortie' on Tejas fighter jet

[{"selector": "#anim-cd2d422d-9a67-4cf7-8baa-b4fb6085a167", "keyframes": {"transform": ["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)", "translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]}, "delay": 0, "duration": 7000, "easing": "cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)", "fill": "forwards"}] PM Modi's 'memorable sortie' on Tejas fighter jet

[{"selector": "#anim-cd2d422d-9a67-4cf7-8baa-b4fb6085a167", "keyframes": {"transform": ["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)", "translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]}, "delay": 0, "duration": 7000, "easing": "cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)", "fill": "forwards"}] Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the Defence PSU Hindustan Aeronautics Limited site in Bengaluru on November 25, 2023 to review the ongoing work at its manufacturing facility.

[{"selector": "#anim-cd2d422d-9a67-4cf7-8baa-b4fb6085a167", "keyframes": {"transform": ["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)", "translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]}, "delay": 0, "duration": 7000, "easing": "cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)", "fill": "forwards"}] As part of his visit, the prime minister undertook a sortie in the light combat fighter aircraft Tejas.

[{"selector": "#anim-cd2d422d-9a67-4cf7-8baa-b4fb6085a167", "keyframes": {"transform": ["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)", "translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]}, "delay": 0, "duration": 7000, "easing": "cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)", "fill": "forwards"}] Modi took to X to share several pictures from his visit featuring him inside the aircraft.

[{"selector": "#anim-cd2d422d-9a67-4cf7-8baa-b4fb6085a167", "keyframes": {"transform": ["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)", "translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]}, "delay": 0, "duration": 7000, "easing": "cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)", "fill": "forwards"}] "Successfully completed a sortie on the Tejas," he captioned the post.

[{"selector": "#anim-cd2d422d-9a67-4cf7-8baa-b4fb6085a167", "keyframes": {"transform": ["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)", "translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]}, "delay": 0, "duration": 7000, "easing": "cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)", "fill": "forwards"}] "The experience was incredibly enriching, significantly bolstering my confidence in our country's indigenous capabilities, and leaving me with a renewed sense of pride and optimism about our national potential," he added.

[{"selector": "#anim-cd2d422d-9a67-4cf7-8baa-b4fb6085a167", "keyframes": {"transform": ["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)", "translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]}, "delay": 0, "duration": 7000, "easing": "cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)", "fill": "forwards"}] "Flying in Tejas today, I can say with immense pride that due to our hard work and dedication, we are no less than anyone in the world in the field of self-reliance. Heartiest congratulations to the Indian Air Force, DRDO and HAL as well as all Indians," he concluded.

[{"selector": "#anim-cd2d422d-9a67-4cf7-8baa-b4fb6085a167", "keyframes": {"transform": ["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)", "translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]}, "delay": 0, "duration": 7000, "easing": "cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)", "fill": "forwards"}] Here is a pic of the prime minister from inside the cockpit while in air.

[{"selector": "#anim-cd2d422d-9a67-4cf7-8baa-b4fb6085a167", "keyframes": {"transform": ["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)", "translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]}, "delay": 0, "duration": 7000, "easing": "cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)", "fill": "forwards"}] Tejas is a single-seater fighter jet but the prime minister took a sortie in the twin-seat trainer variant operated by the Indian Air Force and the Indian Navy.