New Delhi: The Hon’ble Prime Minister Mr. Narendra Modi, who reached Kargil in Ladakh, told the soldiers deployed there that he couldn’t have celebrated a better Diwali without being with them.
The Prime Minister said that there has been no war with Pakistan where Kargil has not unfurled victory flag. He has been celebrating Diwali at various military facilities since he came to power in 2014.
PM Modi while addressing the soldiers as his “family”, said, “Sweetness and brightness of my Diwali is amid you.”
He also praised the armed forces’ efforts in fighting terrorism.
“In Kargil, our soldiers have managed to crush terrorism. I am a witness to the event. I was shown pictures of my moments with soldiers during the war, when I arrived here. It brought back those wonderful memories,” the PM said.
The Prime Minister arrived in Kargil earlier in the day to celebrate Diwali with the soldiers. He also extended his Diwali greetings on social media.
The Prime Minister said in a tweet “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”.
