Published 07:48 IST, October 27th 2019

PM Narendra Modi likely to spend Diwali with Jawans

On the occasion of Diwali, PM Modi keeping true to his practising of visiting soldiers serving in tough areas every year is likely to visit another forward area

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On occasion of Diwali, Prime Minister Narendra Modi keeping true to his practising of visiting soldiers serving in tough areas every year is likely to visit ar forward area on Sunday, according to sources. In 2018, he h celebrated festival with Jawans of Indian Army and Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) at Harsil vill near India-China border. PM Modi while visiting Jawans and ITBP h bestowed heaps of praise on Jawans saying ir fearlessness reaches entire Nation, just as light of Diwali spres to dispel negativity.

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'Diwali is a special festival'

Prime Minister during his visit h said, "You have sacrificed your lives for well being of Nation. In order to strengn and equip Nation, you are protecting borders. This is matter of bright future of 125 crore citizens. re is barely any place in country where festival is t celebrated with pomp. It is a festival of significance. It is about taking from darkness to light. Where re is light, it dispels impulse to act negatively. re is blessing of being fearless in light. You take pains, show cour as you protect this land. Your fearlessness is reaching to Nation.” PM Modi ded, "Diwali is a special festival. Your teachers, parents have given you birth and guided you to take up job to protect country, hence I to bow to m as well. I prefer spending Diwali with our Jawans.”. 

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'Deepotsav Karyakarta Samva'

Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacted with party workers from Varanasi on Thursday during event 'Deepotsav Karyakarta Samva'. While dressing m he said, "re is an atmosphere of festivals present in country. re is an atmosphere of excitement and exaltation. All of you must be preparing for festivals like Deepawali, Chhath Puja. It is also special for me to meet all of you on this occasion as my enthusiasm increases after meeting you all."

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'I bow down to all such people'

PM Modi furr extended his wishes to people who work for people of India. He said, "Today when we are all celebrating Diwali with our family members, it is our duty to convey best wishes to those who work for us, at borders and within country, wher it is security forces, police personnel or NDRF personnel. I bow down to all such people."  He also praised party workers in Varanasi by saying, " way party workers are helping to implement many development projects in Varanasi, it is a matter of pride and satisfaction for me."

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(INPUTS FROM PTI)
 

03:05 IST, October 27th 2019