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Prime Minister Narendra Modi, aboard INS Vikrant on Deepavali, underscored India's strategic significance in the Indo-Pacific, highlighting that 66% of the world's oil and 50% of global container shipments pass through the Indian Ocean. He reiterated India's commitment to a free and inclusive Indo-Pacific, building on policies like Look East and SAGAR, while announcing the MAHASAGAR initiative to further enhance India's maritime vision. Modi's remarks reflect India's evolving focus from continental to maritime security and its proactive role in regional stability and humanitarian assistance.