Geopolitics · 2 days ago
Modi honors Biju Patnaik's historic mission
Prime Minister Narendra Modi commemorated the 1947 aviation mission led by Biju Patnaik, which rescued Indonesian leaders during the Indonesian National Revolution. Patnaik flew a daring flight to Jakarta to spirit away Prime Minister Sutan Sjahrir despite Dutch blockades. This mission is cited as a foundational moment in the strategic partnership between India and Indonesia.
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