Prime Minister Narendra Modi issued Diwali greetings on Tuesday and compared Lord Ram's principles to Operation Sindoor, stating both demonstrate the importance of defending national dignity and confronting wrongdoing. Modi noted this celebration marks the second Diwali since the Ram Temple's completion in Ayodhya and represents the first time communities in former Naxalite-affected regions will observe the festival peacefully.
The prime minister emphasized recent government achievements, referencing reduced GST rates implemented at the start of Navratri that have generated substantial savings for citizens. Modi urged Indians to support domestic products and strengthen national unity while the country advances toward becoming the world's third-largest economy.
Modi concluded by encouraging citizens to embrace unity, respect linguistic diversity, and maintain cleanliness and health through reduced oil consumption and yoga practice. He invoked Diwali's symbolism of spreading light without diminishing one's own flame to promote harmony and cooperation throughout society.
The prime minister emphasized recent government achievements, referencing reduced GST rates implemented at the start of Navratri that have generated substantial savings for citizens. Modi urged Indians to support domestic products and strengthen national unity while the country advances toward becoming the world's third-largest economy.
Modi concluded by encouraging citizens to embrace unity, respect linguistic diversity, and maintain cleanliness and health through reduced oil consumption and yoga practice. He invoked Diwali's symbolism of spreading light without diminishing one's own flame to promote harmony and cooperation throughout society.
