Blitz Bureau
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has said the newly inaugurated integration and testing facility of BrahMos Aerospace in Lucknow will strengthen the country’s self-reliance in the defence sector. Singh was speaking at an event in Lucknow on July 13 where he unveiled the statue of former Uttar Pradesh chief minister Chandra Bhanu Gupta and released a postage stamp.
“Just a few days ago, I inaugurated the integration and testing facility of BrahMos Aerospace in Lucknow. This facility will strengthen our country’s self-reliance in the defence sector and also create employment,” he said. He said the Brahmos missile performed remarkably during Operation Sindoor. Fourteen countries have asked for Brahmos missile and it will also be exported from Lucknow. This will help in increasing employment in the state, he said.
Praising the state government led by Yogi Adityanath, Defence Minister said that Uttar Pradesh is today known for his law and order. The Chief Minister is also writing a new story of development and the state’s contribution to the country’s development has increased, Defence Minister added.
“Historical changes are taking place in infrastructure. Expressway, airport, metro, medical college – all these are presenting a new picture of development,” the Defence Minister said. Singh, who is the Lok Sabha MP from Lucknow, also showered praises on former UP CM Chandra Bhanu Gupta. Gupta served as the chief minister of Uttar Pradesh for four terms.
