Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday announced that BrahMos missiles will now be manufactured in Lucknow. He made the statement while addressing a public gathering in his parliamentary constituency, Varanasi. Modi said the move reflects India’s growing strength in defence and the success of its self-reliance mission under ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’.
He referred to the recent Operation Sindoor as a moment of national pride. According to Modi, the operation proved the power of India’s indigenous defence systems. “Our missiles, drones, and air defence systems have shown what India can do. The BrahMos missile will now be produced in Lucknow,” he declared, drawing loud cheers from the crowd.
The Prime Minister also mentioned that many global and domestic defence companies are setting up manufacturing plants in the Uttar Pradesh Defence Corridor. He said this will help India reduce dependency on foreign weapons and create more jobs locally. “Made-in-India weapons will soon become the main strength of our armed forces,” he added.
Speaking emotionally, Modi said he fulfilled his promise to avenge the recent terror attack in Pahalgam, where 26 civilians lost their lives. “I took a pledge to respond to that attack, and with the blessings of Lord Mahadev, Operation Sindoor was successful. I dedicate this victory to Mahadev,” he said. He warned that India will strike back with full force if anyone dares to harm its people. “Even if the enemy hides in Pataal Lok, they will not be spared,” Modi said.
Apart from defence, the Prime Minister strongly pushed the idea of ‘swadeshi’—buying and using Indian-made products. He said global economic conditions are uncertain, and India must now focus on protecting its own interests. This comes after the United States imposed a 25% tariff on exports from several countries, including India.
Modi urged citizens to support local industries, especially during the upcoming festival and wedding seasons. “When you buy something, ask yourself—was this made by an Indian? If yes, then that product is swadeshi. Let’s take a pledge to support our own people,” he said. He appealed to traders and shopkeepers to sell only Indian goods and make ‘Vocal for Local’ a national habit.
He ended his speech by saying that India is on track to become the world’s third-largest economy, but this dream can only be achieved through collective effort. “This is not just about me. Every Indian must take this forward. Together, we can build a stronger, self-reliant India,” he said.
