00:00 PM Modi marked the joyous occasion of Diwali by visiting Lepcha in Himachal Pradesh to
00:06 celebrate the country's brave security forces.
00:09 Decked in a camouflaged jacket, PM Modi spent quality time by interacting with the personnel
00:14 continuing a tradition he started in 2014 after assuming office.
00:18 This year's celebration in Himachal Pradesh adds to a series of remarkable Diwali engagements
00:22 with the armed forces that have become an yearly ritual for the Prime Minister.
00:27 In 2014, PM Modi made a surprise visit to the Siachen Glacier, extending Diwali greetings
00:33 to the jawans and officers serving in one of the world's highest and most challenging
00:37 battlefields.
00:38 Subsequent years have witnessed PM Modi visiting war memorials in Punjab, interacting with
00:43 ITBP and Indian Army personnel in Himachal Pradesh's Sumdo and celebrating with BSF and
00:47 Army jawans in Gurez Valley near the LOC in Jammu Kashmir.
00:51 The tradition continued as PM Modi celebrated Diwali in diverse locations including Harsil,
00:56 Uttarakhand and the Naushera sector of the LOC in Jammu Kashmir.
01:00 Despite the challenges posed by the pandemic in 2020, PM Modi travelled to Rajasthan to
01:04 meet Army personnels in Longewala, boosting morale following the Galwan Valley clash.
01:09 Last year, he visited Kargil to interact with Indian Army personnel, maintaining a steadfast
01:13 commitment to celebrate Diwali with the soldiers.
01:16 Each visit involves personal interactions, boosting morale and honouring the sacrifices
01:20 of the armed forces, reflecting the Prime Minister's deep respect for the service of
01:24 the nation.
01:25 Earlier on the same day, PM Modi extended Diwali wishes to the nation, emphasising the
01:30 festival's significance as a symbol of light's triumph over darkness and good prevailing
01:34 over evil.
01:35 This Diwali marks the ninth consecutive year that the Prime Minister has celebrated the
01:39 festival with the soldiers, underscoring his unwavering commitment to recognising and appreciating
01:44 the dedication and sacrifices of the armed forces.
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