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Modi's Diwali message: light over darkness, and a call to build a Viksit Bharat
In a letter to citizens on the eve of the festival, the Prime Minister wished every home happiness, harmony and prosperity.
Key points
- Modi's message calls Diwali the victory of light over darkness, good over evil and hope over despair.
- He wished that the festival would "illuminate every home with happiness, harmony and prosperity".
- He urged citizens to work towards a prosperous Viksit Bharat.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has sent a Diwali message to the people of India on the eve of the festival, which falls on Sunday.
He opened with the words: “Dear fellow citizen, warm greetings on the auspicious occasion of Diwali!” He described the festival as the victory of light over darkness, of goodness over evil and of hope over despair.
“May Diwali illuminate every home with happiness, harmony and prosperity,” the message says. Modi hoped the season would encourage kindness and positivity among people, and spoke of cherishing India’s traditions.
He also asked citizens to work towards a prosperous Viksit Bharat, the government’s goal of a developed India. The message closes with the line: “Once again, wishing you a Happy Diwali.”
The message was published on the government’s Jan Sampark portal.
In Ayodhya, the 10th Deepotsav is being held on Saturday, with Vice-President C P Radhakrishnan due to join the festival of lights.