With the return of Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman, the elated nation has stormed the social media with hashtags of #Abhinandan, #AbhinandanHomecoming, #WelcomeBackAbhinandan and so on. The name Abhinandan is doing rounds and rounds across the country and Prime Minister Narendra Modi has also said that the word 'Abhinandan' is going to get a new meaning altogether.
He said that India is changing quickly and the world is taking a note of whatever India is doing.
"India is changing...This country has the strength to change the word meaning in dictionary also. At one time the meaning of 'Abhinandan' used to be congratulations, now that meaning of "Abhinandan" will also change," said PM Modi while addressing a conference.
Prime Minister Modi emphasized the strength and growing impact of the country across the globe in military, economic and diplomatic terms.
"This is certain, whatever India will do, the world will take note of it....This country has that strength. We have to move forward with the self confidence as a courageous - Parakrami - country, and to fulfill our dreams," he said.
"Welcome Home Wing Commander Abhinandan. The nation is proud of your exemplary courage. Our armed forces are an inspiration for 130 crore Indians," wrote PM Modi in a tweet.