PM Narendra Modi greets nation on Diwali and confirms celebration with soldiers

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has extended his heartfelt greetings to the citizens of the country on the auspicious occasion of Diwali. On this sacred festival, he wished for the happiness, peace, and prosperity of all the people across the nation, while the Prime Minister announced that, true to his annual tradition, he will spend this Diwali celebrating with the brave soldiers of the country once again. This message from the Prime Minister highlights his deep respect and affection for the security personnel guarding the nation's borders during festive times.

In a video message shared on the social media platform X, Prime Minister Narendra Modi elaborated that the auspicious festival of Diwali is here, and the entire country is glowing with lights. He stated that this festival of light serves as a true introduction to our resolute commitment against darkness. Addressing the citizens, the Prime Minister said that he extends his very best wishes to everyone on Diwali. He prayed that this festival and the upcoming times ahead remain completely filled with happiness, peace, and prosperity for all.

The Prime Minister further mentioned in his message that he, too, celebrates Diwali with immense enthusiasm and joy just like the rest of the nation, while reminding the public, he noted that visiting the brave soldiers of the country every year has become a regular routine for him. The Prime Minister made it clear that this cherished tradition of celebrating the festival with troops will continue this time as well, while he once again offered his warmest Diwali wishes to all citizens of the country, praying for light and joy in everyone's lives.

Just ahead of this major festive occasion, Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Vice President C P Radhakrishnan on Saturday and conveyed his Diwali greetings to him. The Prime Minister shared information regarding this meeting through a post on the social media platform X, while in his post, he wrote that he met Vice President C P Radhakrishnan and extended warm Diwali wishes. This meeting drew attention as both leaders exchanged festive pleasantries and goodwill for the country.

Prior to this, on the auspicious occasion of Dhanteras, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had also greeted the citizens of the country. In a post shared on X on Dhanteras, he wished everyone a plethora of happiness, while the Prime Minister prayed that the blessings of Lord Dhanvantari always fill the lives of all citizens with happiness, peace, and good health. He expressed his heartfelt prayer that the flame of happiness and joy continues to burn in every single household.

In his Dhanteras message, the Prime Minister bowed to Lord Dhanvantari and remembered him as the primordial deity. He noted that the feet of Lord Dhanvantari are worshipped by both gods and demons. The Prime Minister described him as the divine figure who bestows various medicinal herbs upon humanity and banishes old age, illness, fear, and death from this world. Through these extensive festive messages spanning from Dhanteras to Diwali, the Prime Minister deeply connected with the sentiments of the nation's public.