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Defence
PM Modi Sends Diwali Greetings, to Celebrate Festival with Army Jawans
✍️ Hindustan Times
🗓 08 Nov 2026, 07:20 AM
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi wished the nation a happy Diwali on Sunday and announced that he will observe the festival alongside Indian Army jawans.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended Diwali greetings to people across India on Sunday, underscoring the festival's message of triumph of light over darkness.
In the same address, Modi said he would celebrate the occasion with serving jawans of the Indian Army, highlighting the armed forces' dedication to the nation.
The Prime Minister’s wish and the planned joint celebration aim to reinforce the bond between civilian leadership and the defence community during one of the country’s most widely observed festivals.
Modi urged citizens to enjoy the festivities responsibly, reflecting the spirit of unity and national pride that Diwali embodies.
In the same address, Modi said he would celebrate the occasion with serving jawans of the Indian Army, highlighting the armed forces' dedication to the nation.
The Prime Minister’s wish and the planned joint celebration aim to reinforce the bond between civilian leadership and the defence community during one of the country’s most widely observed festivals.
Modi urged citizens to enjoy the festivities responsibly, reflecting the spirit of unity and national pride that Diwali embodies.