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PM Modi to visit soldiers this Diwali, continuing annual tradition; extends greetings to nation

Modi wished Indians happiness, peace and prosperity and said he will keep his annual Diwali visit with jawans.

  • On Saturday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended Diwali greetings to the nation and met Vice President CP Radhakrishnan to exchange festival wishes, describing the occasion as a symbol of the country's commitment against darkness.
  • Continuing a yearly tradition, Modi announced he would celebrate with jawans this Diwali, a practice he maintains annually to spend the festival among the country's security personnel.
  • The five-day Diwali celebrations began with Dhanteras on November 6, followed by Choti Diwali today, with Lakshmi Puja on November 8, Govardhan Puja on November 9, and Bhai Dooj on November 10.
  • Earlier, Modi wished citizens happiness on Dhanteras, invoking Lord Dhanvantari's grace to dispel disease and fear, expressing hope that the 'flame of joy and happiness' would burn brightly in every home.
  • Modi encouraged citizens to embrace the festival with enthusiasm, wishing everyone 'boundless happiness' and a 'prosperous time ahead' as the nation collectively celebrates peace and prosperity.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended Diwali greetings to his countrymen. Sharing a video on the social media platform X on November 7, PM Modi said that the entire country is ablaze with lights on the auspicious occasion of Diwali.

New Delhi. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has extended warm greetings of Diwali to all the countrymen on the auspicious festival of lights. Sharing a special video message on the social media platform 'X' (formerly Twitter), Prime Minister Modi said that on this auspicious occasion of Diwali, the entire country will be illuminated with the light of faith and happiness […]

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Amar Ujala broke the news in India on Saturday, November 7, 2026.
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