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PM Modi Shares Diwali Greetings and Plans to Celebrate Festival with Jawans
TL;DR
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended Diwali wishes for happiness, peace, and prosperity to people across India.
- Modi confirmed he will maintain his annual tradition of spending Diwali with Indian jawans.
- The Prime Minister met Vice President CP Radhakrishnan to exchange festive greetings.
- BJP national president Nitin Nabin urged citizens to support local artisans during the festival.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended Diwali greetings to people across India on Sunday, wishing them prosperity, peace, and happiness. In a message shared on X, he conveyed his warm wishes to citizens across the nation on the occasion of the festival of lights.
In a video message released earlier, Modi described Diwali as a symbol of the nation's resolve against darkness. He also confirmed that he would keep up his long-standing tradition of spending the festival alongside Indian jawans.
As part of the celebrations, Modi met Vice President CP Radhakrishnan to exchange Diwali wishes. Separately, BJP national president Nitin Nabin encouraged people to follow the 'Vocal for Local' initiative by purchasing festive items from local shopkeepers and artisans to help build a self-reliant India.
Why It Matters
Diwali is a major cultural event for the Indian diaspora worldwide, and the Prime Minister's outreach and emphasis on supporting local artisans highlight key national initiatives and traditions during the festive season.
Nov 7, 2026 · Updated 11/8/2026, 2:23:04 AM · Reported with: Times of India (India), Hindustan Times
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