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Published 09:04 IST, October 28th 2019

PM Modi meets President Ram Nath Kovind to exchange Diwali greetings

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met President Ram Nath Kovind on Sunday and exchanged Diwali Greetings. The PM also met Vice President Venkiah Naidu to greet him

Reported by: Nisha Qureshi
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi met President Ram Nath Kovind on Sunday and exchanged Diwali Greetings. The President's office also tweeted about the meet.

PM Modi meets Vice President Venkaiah Naidu

The Prime Minister also met Venkaiah Naidu on Sunday and exchanged Greetings. The Prime Minister visited the Vice President at his residence and spent time with his family. They also held discussions about the Vice President's recent visit to Azerbaijan for the NAM summit.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi also met the former President of India, Pranab Mukherjee and exchanged greetings for Diwali.

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PM Modi interacts with Air Force Personnel

Prime Minister Narendra Modi also celebrated Diwali with soldiers along the LOC at Rajouri District in Jammu and Kashmir where he addressed the officers with an inspiring speech. The Prime Minister was accompanied by Army Chief General Bipin Rawat and Northern Army Commander Lieutenant General Ranbir Singh. The Prime Minister was clad in Army colours and also exchanged Diwali greetings with Air Force Personnel at the Pathankot Air Force station. 

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Updated 10:07 IST, October 28th 2019

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