I am fully confident that Nilgiri and the other six ships of the Project will proudly fly the Indian Flag across the oceans, proving to be a worthy ambassador of the country showcasing our shipbuilding prowess and would spread India's message of peace & strength across the globe.
— Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) September 28, 2019
Attending a launch event of Indian Navy’s frigate class ship INS Nilgiri Union Defense Minister Rajnath Singh said that hostile neighbourhood want’s to destabilize India. The minister also spoke about state-sponsored terrorism and said that it is a big challenge for India.