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PM Modi attends Iron Fist 2016 programme, lauds IAF

India Blooms News Service | | Mar 19, 2016, at 03:58 am

#Narendra Modi # PM Modi # IAF programme # Thar Dessert

New Delhi, Mar 18 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday attended Indian Air Force's Iron Fist programme.

Happy with the display of artillery and fire power by the IAF in the programme, which took place in the Thar Desert, PM Modi said, "Happy to witness 'Iron Fist 2016' at Pokhran in the Thar Desert, with Rashtrapati ji."

PM Modi said, "Firepower of the Air Force & the skill of the Air Warriors fills our hearts with immense pride."

Tweeting pictures of the event, Modi wrote: "Combat & manoeuvre skills, attack & defence capabilities displayed by IAF are spectacular & speak of the prowess & dedication of our forces."

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