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Prime Minister lauds Captain Smit Machchhar’s courage while addressing UPSC centenary celebrations
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01 OCT 2026 4:19PM by PIB Delhi
Addressing the centenary celebrations of the UPSC, the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, said that Captain Smit Machchhar has shown the world the highest form of courage.
The Prime Minister said that without fearing for his own life, Captain Machchhar fought valiantly and prevented another 9/11-like attack from happening.
Shri Modi said that 140 crore Indians salute Captain Smit Machchhar and are praying for his well-being.
The Prime Minister wrote on X;
“Captain Smit Machchhar has shown the world the highest form of courage.
Without fearing for his own life, he fought valiantly and prevented another 9/11 like attack from happening.
140 crore Indians salute Captain Smit and are praying for his well-being.”
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