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Updated at: Nov 12, 2023 16:42 IST
PM Modi celebrates Diwali with Army soldiers in Himachal's Lepcha
Prime Minister Narendra Modi spent Diwali morning with Indian Army soldiers in Himachal Pradesh's Lepcha and extended festival greetings to the people of the country.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that the experience of observing the festival with the forces has been one filled with deep emotion and pride.
Source: Narendra Modi Twitter
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"I come and celebrate Diwali every year with our Army personnel. It is said that Ayodhya is where Lord Ram is, but for me, Ayodhya is where Indian Army personnel are. My festival is where you are," PM Modi said.
Source: Narendra Modi Twitter
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PM Modi lauded security forces for their contribution to nation-building, enhancing the country's global prestige.
Source: Narendra Modi Twitter
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The Prime Minister has been celebrating the festival with soldiers for several years now.
Source: Narendra Modi Twitter
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"Spending Diwali with our brave security forces in Lepcha, Himachal Pradesh, has been an experience filled with deep emotion and pride," PM Modi said.
Source: Narendra Modi Twitter
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"When I was neither the Prime Minister nor the Chief Minister, I would go to the border areas during Diwali to celebrate with the security forces," the Prime Minister outlined.
Source: Narendra Modi Twitter
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PM Modi extended his warm wishes to the security personnel posted at the borders and told them, "In the last 30-35 years, there has not been a single Diwali that I have not celebrated with you."