Modi's 12 years boosted India's defence power

N Ramchander Rao, the president of the BJP Telangana State unit, spoke at an event for former soldiers.

He said that under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 12 years in power, India's defence sector has grown a lot.

Defence exports have gone up from Rs 686 crore in 2014 to Rs 38,400 crore now.

The defence budget has also increased from Rs 2.5 lakh crore to Rs 8 lakh crore.

India is now more self-reliant in defence, with 97% of Navy and Coast Guard equipment made in India.

Rao also talked about India's strong stance against terrorism, mentioning the Uri surgical strikes and Balakot airstrikes.

He urged former soldiers to continue fighting for justice and against corruption even after retirement.