'You have spent every Diwali with soldiers', writes Anupam Kher as he wishes PM Modi

Bollywood actor Anupam Kher took to his Twitter handle on Saturday to pen a mess for Prime Minister Narendra Modi on auspicious occasion of Diwali. "Respected Prime Minister @narendramodi You have spent every Diwali with soldiers. Thank you, may God always protect you!," wrote Kher.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday boarded a tank while celebrating Diwali with soldiers of Western border in Longewala, Jaisalmer. During his visit to Longewala border outpost, Prime Minister met soldiers of Border Security Force (BSF) and lauded ir efforts while protecting country.

Listing how PM Modi has spent every Diwali with soldiers at different locations, Kher wished him a Happy Diwali.

Light a diya as salute to soldiers: PM Modi

On Diwali eve, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday appealed to people to light a 'diya' as a "salute to soldiers", saying words cant do justice to sense of gratitude for ir exemplary cour.

"This Diwali, let us also light a Diya as a #Salute2Soldiers who fearlessly protect our nation. Words can't do justice to sense of gratitude we have for our soldiers for ir exemplary cour. We are also grateful to families of those on borders," he tweeted.?

prime minister also posted an audio clip of his recent 'Mann Ki Baat' brocast in which he h first given a call to citizens to light a 'diya' for soldiers in Diwali.?

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He h urged people to light a 'diya' (lamp) while y celebrate festival to hour security forces guarding country's borders. After Modi's appeal, BJP urged people to post a photo with 'diyas' for soldiers on social media.

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"This Diwali, PM Narendra Modi has launched this special campaign to let us express our gratitude for our bravest of brave soldiers. Request you to post a photo with diyas for our soldiers using #Salute2Soldiers on social media," party said.

(With PTI inputs)