New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday extended Diwali greetings to the nation through a 50-second video message, wishing citizens happiness, peace and prosperity.
Appearing in traditional attire with a tilak, he described Deepavali as a symbol of the triumph of light over darkness and said he would continue his annual tradition of celebrating the festival with Indian soldiers.
In his video message shared on social media platform X, Modi said the country was glowing with lights and called the festival a reflection of people’s resolve against darkness.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended Diwali greetings to the people of the country, saying he will continue his annual tradition of celebrating the festival with Indian soldiers this year as well.
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He added that celebrating Diwali among the country’s jawans had become a regular annual practice.
Since 2014, Modi has celebrated Diwali with troops at locations including Siachen, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Gurez, Harsil, Rajouri, Longewala, Nowshera, Kargil, Lepcha, Sir Creek and aboard INS Vikrant off the Goa-Karwar coast in 2025. During these visits, he has interacted with personnel and shared sweets.
Separately, a written greeting was sent through the government’s Jan Sampark portal and official e-Sampark email service.
Describing Diwali as the victory of light over darkness, goodness over evil and hope over despair, Modi encouraged citizens to work towards a prosperous and Viksit Bharat.
Diwali, including Lakshmi Puja, will be celebrated on November 8 this year.
