NDTV : Mar 02, 2019, 10:28 AM
Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman with a tweet on Friday night, shortly after captured pilot was escorted into India through the Wagah Crossing amid loud cheers from jubilant crowds. Indian Air Force pilot returned after nearly 60 hours in Pakistan. The nation is proud of your exemplary courage. Our armed forces are an inspiration for 130 crore Indians Vande Mataram, he tweetedPrime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman with a tweet on Friday night, shortly after the captured pilot was escorted into India through the Wagah Crossing amid loud cheers from jubilant crowds.The Indian Air Force pilot returned after nearly 60 hours in Pakistan. "Welcome Home Wing Commander Abhinandan! The nation is proud of your exemplary courage. Our armed forces are an inspiration for 130 crore Indians. Vande Mataram!" he tweeted.