Diwali 2023: PM Modi celebrates the festival of lights with security forces at Himachal’s Lepcha – See Photos

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday celebrated Diwali with soldiers in Himachal Pradesh’s Lepcha and hailed the unwavering courage of the security forces. Since coming to power in 2014, Modi has been visiting military facilities to celebrate Diwali. (PTI Photos)

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The prime minister shared photographs of his interactions with the soldiers in which he is seen offering sweets to them. (PTI Photo)

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For me, a place where our security forces are deployed is no less than a temple: PM Modi to soldiers at Lepcha in Himachal Pradesh. (PTI Photo)

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Even when I was not PM or CM, I would go to border areas during Diwali to celebrate with security forces: PM Modi. (PTI Photo)

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In his post on X, Modi said, “Spending Diwali with our brave security forces in Lepcha, Himachal Pradesh has been an experience filled with deep emotion and pride.” “Away from their families, these guardians of our nation illuminate our lives with their dedication,” he said. (PTI Photo)

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Earlier in the day, in a post on ‘X’, the prime minister said, “Reached Lepcha in Himachal Pradesh to celebrate Diwali with our brave security forces.” (PTI Photo)

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He also greeted people on Diwali and wished them joy, prosperity and health. (PTI Photo)

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“Wishing everyone a Happy Diwali! May this special festival bring joy, prosperity and wonderful health to everyone’s lives,” Modi said. (PTI Photo)

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In 2022, the Prime Minister Modi celebrated Diwali with soldiers in Kargil and said Diwali means the “festival of end of terror” and that Kargil had made it possible. (PTI Photo)

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi during Diwali celebrations with security forces in Lepcha. (PTI Photo)