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Rohit Pawar commeds Manohar Parrikar for acquisition of S-400

Pune, May 10 (UNI) NCP (SP) MLA Rohit Pawar on Saturday credited former Defence Minister late Manohar Parrikar for acquisition of S-400 missile system for the country's defence, which proved to be a game-changer during skirmishes on the border with Pakistan.
In a post on social media X, he said that the S-400 missile defence system, which means 'Sudarshan Chakra' given to India by Russia, thwarted Pakistan's devious designs and also protected Indian soldiers and military installations.
He said last (Friday) night, Pakistan carried out drone attacks at many places in the country, but Indian army shot down all the drones and also ballistic missiles with the help of S-400, the most advanced air defence system.
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