PM Narendra Modi extends Diwali greetings to nation, will spend Diwali with soldiers in Bastar
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday extended Diwali greetings to the entire nation. Taking to social media platforms, ‘X’ wrote, “Diwali wishes to everyone. Heartfelt Diwali wishes to my family members across the country.”
PM Narendra Modi further said that like previous years, he would be celebrating Diwali with the brave soldiers of the country. In a second post on ‘X’, PM Modi revealed that he was on way to Bastar in Chhattisgarh to celebrate Deepavali, with the security personnel there.
Diwali wishes to everyone!
देशभर के अपने परिवारजनों को दीपावली की असीम शुभकामनाएं। https://t.co/RofjLf8x5i
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 8, 2026
He wrote in the post, “Heading to Bastar to celebrate Diwali with our brave security forces. This is an area where Naxalism once held sway and now, development is flourishing. I am going to salute our brave security personnel for their sacrifices, selfless service and unwavering devotion to the nation.”
Heading to Bastar to celebrate Diwali with our brave security forces.
This is an area where Naxalism once held sway and now, development is flourishing.
I am going to salute our brave security personnel for their sacrifices, selfless service and unwavering devotion to the nation.
दीपावली के पावन अवसर पर बस्तर जा रहा हूं।
कल तक जहां नक्सलियों का कहर था वहां आज विकास की बहार है।
वीर जवानों, उनके बलिदान, त्याग और तपस्या को नमन करने जा रहा हूं।
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 8, 2026
Earlier on Saturday, PM Modi had posted a video message for Diwali. He had said that just like everyone else, he would also be celebrating Diwali with great enthusiasm. He added that the festival of lights was our resolve against darkness.
PM Modi has been celebrating Diwali with the soldiers of the country at different military outposts, military stations and bases, over the years. He has been visiting soldiers every Diwali, ever since taking over the reigns of the government in 2014.
Last year, on Diwali, PM Modi visited Indian Navy personnel onboard INS Vikrant. This was October 20, 2025. He praised the armed forces for their dedication, service and operational service.