New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday extended Diwali greetings to people across the country, wishing them happiness, peace and prosperity on the festival of lights.
Taking to X, Modi shared his wishes, writing, “Diwali wishes to everyone! Boundless Diwali wishes to my family members across the country.”
In a video message shared a day earlier, the prime minister described Diwali as a celebration of light and a reflection of the country’s collective resolve to overcome darkness.
He said the festival had illuminated the entire country and expressed hope that the occasion would bring happiness, peace and prosperity to people’s lives.
Modi also spoke about his annual tradition of celebrating Diwali with soldiers, saying he would continue the practice of spending the festival among the country’s armed forces personnel.
“Like you, I celebrate Diwali with great enthusiasm, and as you know, it has become a tradition for me to spend this day among our jawans, a practice I will continue this year as well,” he said, extending his festive greetings to the nation.
Earlier, Modi also met Vice President CP Radhakrishnan and exchanged Diwali greetings with him.
Sharing details of the meeting on X, the prime minister wrote, “Met Vice President Thiru CP Radhakrishnan Ji and exchanged Diwali greetings.”
The five-day Diwali festivities began with Dhanteras on Nov. 6, followed by Choti Diwali on Nov. 7. The main Diwali celebrations, including Lakshmi Puja, are being observed on Sunday.
The festivities will continue with Govardhan Puja on Nov. 9 and Bhai Dooj on Nov. 10.
