The Prime Minister will continue his yearly practice of celebrating the festival with armed forces personnel.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended Diwali greetings to the nation on Saturday, stating he will celebrate the festival with the country's soldiers. According to reports from The Economic Times and Business Standard, the Prime Minister intends to maintain his yearly custom of spending the festival with security forces.
In a video message shared on social media, Narendra Modi said the festival represents the triumph of light over darkness and goodness over evil. He noted that the entire country is illuminated with lights as people celebrate the occasion.
The Prime Minister expressed his wishes for peace, happiness, and prosperity for all citizens. He mentioned that he celebrates the festival with great enthusiasm and urged people to work towards a brighter future and a prosperous 'Viksit Bharat'.
While the Prime Minister confirmed he would continue his tradition of visiting military personnel, he did not specify which military post or station he would visit this year. News18 noted that his annual visits to military installations have been a regular feature of his tenure since 2014.
