NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended heartfelt Diwali greetings to citizens across the nation on Sunday, wishing them happiness, peace, and prosperity.
In a post shared on X, the Prime Minister wrote, “Diwali wishes to everyone! Boundless Diwali wishes to my family members across the country.”
On Saturday, PM Modi released a video message describing Diwali as a festival symbolizing the nation’s collective resolve against darkness, reiterating wishes for all-round well-being as the country illuminates with festive lights.
Reaffirming his long-standing personal tradition, the Prime Minister stated that he would continue to spend the festival alongside security personnel this year as well.
“Like you, I celebrate Diwali with great enthusiasm, and as you know, it has become a tradition for me to spend this day among our jawans, a practice I will continue this year as well,” he noted.
Earlier, PM Modi met with Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan to exchange mutual Diwali greetings.
The five-day festival commenced with Dhanteras on November 6, followed by Choti Diwali on November 7. The core festivities, including Lakshmi Puja, are being celebrated on November 8, with Govardhan Puja and Bhai Dooj scheduled for November 9 and November 10, respectively.
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