'Heartfelt Greetings To All': PM Modi Shares Diwali Message, Celebrates Festival With Enthusiasm

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday extended Diwali greetings to the people of the country on the occasion of the festival of lights. In his message, the Prime Minister said Diwali symbolises the collective resolve to fight darkness and wished everyone happiness and prosperity.

Addressing the people, Modi said the entire country was illuminated with lights as it celebrated the auspicious occasion. He also said he celebrated Diwali with the same enthusiasm as everyone else. A post shared by Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) In his message, Modi described Diwali as a symbol of the collective resolve to fight darkness and wished happiness to everyone celebrating the festival.

He also met Vice President C P Radhakrishnan and extended Diwali greetings to him. Meanwhile, preparations for Ayodhya's historic Deepotsav have been completed, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath announced. The Vice President is also scheduled to be part of the celebrations in the temple town.

Addressing the nation in a video message, Prime Minister Modi said the entire country was illuminated as people celebrated the festival of lights. "Namaste. The holy festival of Diwali, the entire country is ablaze with lights.

This festival of light is a symbol of our resolve against darkness. Wishing you all a very Happy Diwali," he said. The Prime Minister further said that he celebrated Diwali with the same enthusiasm as the people across the country.

He also reiterated his tradition of spending the festival with members of the armed forces. "Like you, I too celebrate Diwali with enthusiasm. You know that visiting the brave soldiers of our country is my daily routine, and it will continue this year as well.

Happy Diwali to all of you," Modi said. Earlier, Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid a courtesy visit to Vice President C P Radhakrishnan and extended warm Diwali greetings to him. The Prime Minister had also conveyed his wishes to citizens on the occasion of Dhanteras.

In an Instagram post, Modi wrote, "Happy Dhanteras to all my countrymen. May everyone's life be filled with happiness, peace, and excellent health by the grace of Lord Dhanvantari. May the lamp of happiness continue to burn in every home, this is my wish." Paying homage to Lord Dhanvantari, regarded as the father of Ayurveda, the Prime Minister prayed for the good health and well-being of the people.

Meanwhile, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath announced that preparations for the historic Deepotsav celebrations in Ayodhya had been completed. He also extended a special welcome to Vice President C P Radhakrishnan upon his arrival in the holy city, saying his presence would make the festival more historic and memorable.

The Uttar Pradesh Tourism and Culture Department organised a procession in Ayodhya on Saturday to mark the beginning of the festival of lights. State Tourism and Culture Minister Jaiveer Singh flagged off the procession from Saket College.

After covering approximately three kilometres, it reached Ramkatha Park. According to a statement issued by the state government, this year's procession featured 21 tableaux depicting episodes from the Ramcharitmanas, along with various public welfare schemes launched by the Central and Uttar Pradesh governments.

The tableaux showcased several government initiatives, including the Jal Jeevan Mission, One District One Product Scheme, Agriculture and Animal Husbandry, Ayushman Bharat, Mission Shakti, Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana, PM Surya Ghar Free Electricity Scheme, Beti Bachao-Beti Padhao and the Defence Industrial Corridor.