Jalandhar, May 13 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday lauded the Indian Armed Force on the stupendous success of the operation stating that that the slogan of 'Bharat Mata ki Jai' is the resolve of every soldier who is ready to sacrifice their lives for the country, adding that when it echoes in the war field as well as in the missions.

Addressing the armed forces at the Adampur Air Base, Prime Minister Modi further said that the slogan 'Bharat Mata ki Jai' is also the voice of every citizen who wants to live for the country and do something for the country.

"'Bharat Mata ki Jai' maidaan mein bhi goonjti hai aur mission mein bhi. Jab Bharat ke sainik Maa Bharati bolte hai toh dushman ke kaleje kaanp jaate hai... Bharat Mata ki Ja...