Navy ranks to be renamed to reflect Indian culture: PM Modi

Ranks within the Indian Navy might be renamed to replicate Indian tradition and uniforms of sailors and officers will quickly show the legacy of Shivaji Maharaj, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has introduced.

Talking on the Navy Day occasion at Sindhudurg, the place he witnessed an operational demo by naval forces, the PM mentioned that after adjustments within the Naval ensign that did away with colonial symbols, extra adjustments had been within the works.

“With pleasure in our heritage, I’m proud to announce that the ranks within the Indian Navy could be renamed in keeping with Indian tradition,” the prime minister mentioned, including that efforts are additionally on to extend the function of girls within the armed forces.

“I wish to congratulate the Navy for appointing the nation’s first lady commanding officer on a naval ship,” he mentioned.