Able To Evacuate Citizens From Ukraine Due to India's Rising Power: Modi in UP

"Those who questioned the valour of armed forces and 'Make in India' can't make country strong," PM Modi added.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke about India's rising power.

Photo: (BJP/Twitter)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday, 2 March, said India is able to rescue its citizens from war-torn Ukraine because of its rising power.

"It is because of India's rising power that we are able to evacuate citizens from Ukraine," PM Modi said while addressing a rally in Uttar Pradesh's Sonbhadra.

"Those who questioned the valour of armed forces and 'Make in India' can't make country strong," he further said.

He said India will not spare any efforts in bringing back Indians stranded in the war-torn country.

PM Modi said,

"We're making all efforts to evacuate people stuck in Ukraine under Operation Ganga. Thousands of citizens brought back to India. To accelerate this mission, India has sent its 4 ministers there, will leave no stone unturned for the safe passage of Indians."

1,377 Citizens Evacuated: EAM S Jaishankar

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Wednesday that India has evacuated 1,377 citizens from Ukraine in the past 24 hours.

He tweeted, "Six flights have now departed for India in the last 24 hours. Includes the first flights from Poland. Carried back 1,377 more Indian nationals from Ukraine."

Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla said on Tuesday night, 1 March, that India will operate 26 flights over the next three days to fly back Indian citizens who have moved from Ukraine to neighbouring countries.

Meanwhile, the Russian military on Wednesday said that it has taken control of the southern Ukrainian city of Kherson, as its invasion of Ukraine entered the seventh day.