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Prime Minister lauds Captain Smit Machchhar’s courage while addressing UPSC centenary celebrations
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During the centenary celebrations of the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC), Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi addressed the gathering and lauded the courage of Captain Smit Machchhar. The Prime Minister stated that Captain Machchhar fought valiantly without fearing for his life and prevented another 9/11-like attack. He noted that 140 crore Indians salute Captain Machchhar and pray for his well-being.