Prime Minister Modi celebrates Diwali with soldiers in Kargil

Keeping up with a tradition he set up in 2014, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is celebrating Diwali with soldiers.

In 2014, the Prime Minister celebrated Diwali in Siachen, and in later years, he had been to India-China and India-Pakistan borders.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Kargil on Monday morning to participate in the local festivities. He praised the armed forces for countering terror attacks efficiently and keeping the nation safe.

A spirited Diwali in Kargil! pic.twitter.com/qtIGesk98x

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) October 24, 2022

PM Modi wished the nation a Happy Deepavali.

Wishing everyone a Happy Diwali. Diwali is associated with brightness and radiance. May this auspicious festival further the spirit of joy and well-being in our lives. I hope you have a wonderful Diwali with family and friends.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) October 24, 2022

A day earlier, the Prime Minister had participated in Deepotsav in Ayodhya.