PM Narendra Modi will celebrate Diwali with soldiers
Diwali 2021: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday greeted people on the occasion of Diwali. The PM tweeted in Hindi, “Greetings to the countrymen on the auspicious occasion of Deepawali. I wish that this festival of lights brings happiness, prosperity and good fortune in your life.” The Prime Minister will celebrate Diwali with Indian Army personnel, a tradition he has followed since coming to power in 2014. According to the government, PM Modi will visit the forward area of Nowshera sector in Jammu and Kashmir’s Rajouri where he will celebrate Diwali with the jawans. .
Meanwhile, President Ram Nath Kovind greeted the people and asked them to share prosperity and happiness with each other on the occasion. He said that the festival of Diwali symbolizes the victory of good over evil and light over darkness.
“This festival is largely celebrated by people following different beliefs in different sections of our society. The auspicious occasion of Deepawali gives the message of mutual affection, fraternity and brotherhood. In fact, it brings our prosperity and happiness to each other. Have an opportunity to share with you,” Kovind said.
The President also asked the people to take a pledge to celebrate the festival together in a clean and safe manner and contribute to the protection and conservation of the environment. In a statement issued by Rashtrapati Bhavan, he said, “On the auspicious occasion of Diwali, I extend my warm greetings and best wishes to all our fellow citizens in India and abroad.”
– with PTI input
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