Lepcha: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday spent his Diwali morning with Indian Army soliders in Lepcha and extended festival greetings to the people of the country.
Addressing a gathering of soldiers at Lepcha, 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."
"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.
"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," he said.
He further said that in every home in the country, a prayer is said for all soldiers guarding our borders.
"It is said that festival is celebrated only where there is family, but today, you all are stationed at the borders while being away from your families, it shows the pinnacle of your devotion to duty," the Prime Minister said.
"For me, a place where security forces are deployed is no less than a temple," he added.
PM Modi also lauded security forces for their contribution to nation-building, enhancing the country's global prestige.
Reached Lepcha in Himachal Pradesh to celebrate Diwali with our brave security forces. pic.twitter.com/7vcFlq2izL
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 12, 2023
After reaching Lepcha village, the Prime Minster tweeted, "Reached Lepcha in Himachal Pradesh to celebrate Diwali with our brave security forces", Prime Minister Modi said in a post on X. (with Agency inputs)
