PM Modi conveys Diwali wishes, continues tradition of celebrating with troops

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday extended Diwali greetings to citizens across the country, wishing them happiness and prosperity.

“Heartfelt Diwali greetings to all my family members across the country. Happy Diwali,” Modi said in a post on X.

In his Diwali message on Saturday, the prime minister said he would celebrate the festival with the country’s soldiers, continuing a tradition he has followed in previous years.

In a video message shared on his social media handles, Modi said he would celebrate Deepavali with great enthusiasm, like everyone else.

“My heartiest greetings to all of you for Deepavali. I wish for peace, prosperity and happiness for all of you in the coming days. I also celebrate Deepavali like you with great enthusiasm,” he said.

The prime minister said he celebrates Deepavali with the country’s soldiers every year and would continue the tradition this time as well.

“This time also I will continue the tradition,” he said.

Modi did not disclose the military station or post where he would celebrate Deepavali.