Prime Minister Narendra Modi lauded the BSF's women personnel for their bravery during Operation Sindoor, highlighting their crucial role in the successful counter-terrorism effort. He emphasized India's growing confidence in women's capabilities across various sectors, from defense to science. During the event, he released a commemorative coin for Ahilyabai Holkar and inaugurated development projects in Madhya Pradesh.
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