Prime Minister Narendra Modi celebrated Diwali with security personnel stationed near the border in Lepcha, Himachal Pradesh. He praised the unwavering courage of the Indian security forces and said that the country is protected till the time the bravehearts are standing on the borders like the Himalayas.
Modi also hailed the role played by the armed forces in evacuations in earthquake-hit areas and during other calamities. He said that wherever Indians are in danger, security forces are always committed to ensuring their safety.
The prime minister said that India is fast emerging as a “big global player” in the defence sector and the capabilities of its security forces are constantly rising. He said that there was a time when India was dependent on others for small things but now, it is also fulfilling the needs of its friends and allies.
Modi greeted people on Diwali and wished them joy, prosperity and health. He also said that the period between the last Diwali and this one has been full of unprecedented achievements for India, such as Chandrayaan 3, Aditya L1 launch, winning over 100 medals in the Asian and Paralympic games, moving into the new Parliament building, passage of the women’s reservation bill, successful organising of the G20, and India becoming fifth-largest in the world in terms of GDP.
Modi said that if India is touching heights of development with its full force, the credit for that also goes to the capabilities, resolve and sacrifices of the security forces.
