Modi becomes first PM to fly Fighter Jet

Modi becomes first PM to fly Fighter Jet. In the lead-up to elections, Prime Minister Modi is renowned for leveraging emotions to rally support for his party, the BJP, often engaging in spirited rhetoric to amplify patriotic sentiments. Speculation arises that, given the prevailing geopolitical tensions, PM Modi and the ruling party might target perceived adversaries such as Pakistan and China, potentially even considering military actions, particularly against the soft target, Pakistan.

The indelible memory of BJP utilizing the Balakot airstrikes during past elections lingers, underscoring the party's strategic approach to capitalize on nationalistic fervor. This leads one to speculate whether a similar playbook is in motion as Prime Minister Modi, breaking new ground, recently took a sortie in the Tejas Fighter Jet, becoming the first Indian Prime Minister to do so.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's aerial adventure took place in Bengaluru, where he experienced firsthand the capabilities of the indigenously built light combat fighter aircraft Tejas. The sortie, lasting 30 minutes, marked a historic moment as PM Modi explored the skies in the trainer version of the aircraft. During his visit to the Hindustan Aeronautics Limited facility in Bengaluru, Prime Minister Modi not only soared through the skies but also reviewed the ongoing work at the defense PSU.

Reflecting on the experience, Prime Minister Modi shared his sentiments, stating, "Successfully completed a sortie on the Tejas. 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," as posted on X.

While the Tejas is typically a single-seater fighter aircraft, the Prime Minister opted for a sortie in the twin-seat trainer variant operated by the Air Force, also utilized by the Indian Navy. This event not only showcases the advancements in indigenous defense capabilities but also symbolizes a significant moment in political posturing as elections loom on the horizon.