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Modi extends Diwali wishes and says he will celebrate with troops
Prime Minister Narendra Modi wished people across India a happy Diwali on Sunday, the main day of the festival.
In a video message on Saturday, he described Diwali as a symbol of the resolve to overcome darkness and wished people happiness, peace and prosperity.
He said he would spend the festival with armed forces personnel, continuing a practice he has called a tradition.
Modi has celebrated Diwali with troops at military locations since 2014, including border posts and military bases.
The visits are intended to show support for troops who remain on duty while others celebrate with family.
The festival’s five-day celebrations began on November 6, with Govardhan Puja and Bhai Dooj still to follow after Sunday.
Modi said he would continue the tradition this year, but the sources do not say where he would meet the troops.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended Diwali greetings to people across India on Sunday, November 8.
He wished them happiness, peace and prosperity.
Modi said he would continue his tradition of celebrating Diwali with armed forces personnel this year.
In a video message on Saturday, he described the festival as a symbol of resolve against darkness.
The sources do not state where he planned to celebrate with the personnel.
- Who
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
- What
- He extended Diwali greetings and said he would celebrate the festival with armed forces personnel.
- When
- Sunday, November 8, 2026; he had also shared a video message on Saturday.
- Where
- Across India for his greetings; the location of his planned celebration with personnel is not stated.
- Why
- He wished people happiness, peace and prosperity and described Diwali as a symbol of resolve against darkness.
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Modi shared a video message extending Diwali greetings and describing the festival as a symbol of resolve against darkness.
Modi extended Diwali wishes to people across the country and said he would continue his tradition of celebrating with jawans.
- Prime Minister
- Narendra Modi
- Diwali greetings
- Sunday, November 8, 2026
- Planned celebration
- With jawans; location not stated
- Video message
- Saturday, November 7, 2026
- Festival wishes
- Happiness, peace and prosperity
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What people are saying
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.
This festival of light is a reflection of our resolve against darkness.
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Diwali wishes to everyone! देशभर के अपने परिवारजनों को दीपावली की असीम शुभकामनाएं।
Have a great Diwali!