PM Modi to Celebrate Diwali With Armed Forces Personnel, Extends Greetings to Nation
PM Modi to Celebrate Diwali With Armed Forces Personnel, Extends Greetings to Nation
PM Modi Diwali celebrations with military personnel will continue this year, as the Prime Minister announced that he would spend the festival with jawans, maintaining his annual tradition of celebrating Diwali alongside India’s armed forces. On Saturday, November 7, Narendra Modi also extended festive greetings to citizens, wishing them happiness, peace and prosperity.
In a video message shared on social media platform X, the Prime Minister described Diwali as a festival of light that symbolises the country’s resolve to overcome darkness. He wished people and their families a prosperous future and expressed hope that the festival would bring happiness and peace to every household.
PM Modi Extends Diwali Wishes to the Nation
Sharing his greetings on X, Modi wrote, “Have a great Diwali!”
In his video message, the Prime Minister spoke about the significance of the festival and the celebrations taking place across the country.
“Hello! The holy festival of Diwali, the whole country is lit up with lights. This festival of light is an introduction to our resolve against darkness. Wishing you all a very Happy Diwali. May this festival of yours, your future time be filled with happiness, peace and prosperity,” he said.
His message highlighted the symbolism of Diwali as a celebration of light and the triumph over darkness. He also extended his wishes to families across the country, hoping that the festive occasion would bring prosperity and well-being.
The Prime Minister’s message was shared on November 7, as households across India prepared for the main Diwali celebrations.
PM Modi to Continue Tradition of Celebrating Diwali With Jawans
Along with extending greetings to the public, Modi confirmed that he would continue his tradition of celebrating Diwali with military personnel.
The Prime Minister said spending the festival with jawans had become an annual practice and that he looked forward to celebrating the occasion with the country’s soldiers again this year.
“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. Once again, my best wishes to you all for Diwali!” he said.
Modi’s announcement comes as the country prepares for the festival, with his annual interaction with military personnel remaining a familiar part of his Diwali engagements. The Prime Minister has continued to use the occasion to acknowledge the contribution of armed forces personnel who serve the country.
However, the specific location of this year’s Diwali celebration with jawans was not mentioned in the supplied announcement.
Prime Minister Meets Vice President CP Radhakrishnan
Meanwhile, Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Vice President CP Radhakrishnan in New Delhi on Saturday and exchanged Diwali greetings.
Sharing details of the meeting on X, Modi wrote, “Met Vice President Thiru CP Radhakrishnan Ji and exchanged Diwali greetings.”
The meeting was another part of the Prime Minister’s engagements on the occasion of the festival. Both leaders exchanged wishes as the country entered the main Diwali celebrations.
Modi Had Earlier Extended Dhanteras Greetings
Before Diwali, the Prime Minister had also extended greetings to citizens on the occasion of Dhanteras, which marks the beginning of the five-day festive period.
In his message, Modi wished people happiness and referred to the blessings of Lord Dhanvantari, who is traditionally associated with health and medicine.
He expressed hope that the divine grace of Lord Dhanvantari would bring happiness, peace and good health to every household. He also wished that the festival would fill homes with joy and prosperity.
Diwali 2026: Five Days of Festive Celebrations
The five-day Diwali celebrations in 2026 began with Dhanteras on November 6. Choti Diwali falls on November 7, while the main Diwali festival and Lakshmi Puja will be observed on November 8.
The celebrations will continue with Govardhan Puja on November 9, followed by Bhai Dooj on November 10.
As the country prepares for the main festival, the Prime Minister’s greetings and announcement of his plans to celebrate with jawans have marked his public message for Diwali. His wishes focused on happiness, peace and prosperity, while his planned visit to military personnel continues a tradition he described as an important part of his annual celebrations.