Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday extended warm Diwali greetings to people across the country, wishing everyone happiness, well-being, and prosperity on the occasion of the festival of lights.
PM Modi’s message came as people across India celebrate Diwali with traditional fervour, illuminating their homes, streets and public spaces with diyas and decorative lights.
Taking to social media platform X, the Prime Minister shared his wishes with citizens and conveyed his greetings to people celebrating the festival across the country. “On the occasion of Diwali, the entire country is illuminated. “May this festival bring happiness, wellbeing and prosperity for all. Just like you all, I also celebrate this festival with enthusiasm. Like every year, I will again be celebrating Diwali with our brave defence personnel. The Prime Minister’s reference to celebrating Diwali with defence personnel also highlighted his annual tradition of spending the festival with members of the armed forces, recognising their dedication and service to the nation.
In a social media video titled “Have a Great Diwali”, the Prime Minister had also greeted citizens on Saturday and shared his plans to celebrate the festival with enthusiasm, as he does every year. The festival of lights symbolises our pledge against darkness,” he said. Once again, greetings to all of you on the occasion of Diwali,” PM Modi said. The Vice-President’s office shared details of the meeting on X, stating, “Vice-President Shri CP Radhakrishnan warmly received Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi at the Uprashtrapati Bhawan today and exchanged Deepawali greetings.”
Earlier, PM Modi also met Vice-President CP Radhakrishnan and extended Diwali greetings on the eve of the festival.
