New Delhi. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has congratulated the countrymen on Diwali through his video message. Modi said, on this holy festival of Diwali, the entire country is shining with lights. This festival of lights is an introduction to our resolve against darkness. Extending his best wishes, Modi said that this festival of yours and the time ahead be filled with happiness, peace and prosperity. Like you, I also celebrate Diwali with great enthusiasm. It is my daily routine to visit the soldiers of the country every year on Diwali and this time too it will continue.
Have a great Diwali!
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 7, 2026
Although official information has not been given about the place at which Modi will celebrate Diwali among the soldiers, it is expected that he may possibly go to Poonch, the border district of Jammu and Kashmir. Actually, Modi's aim is to go among the soldiers and boost their morale, who are deployed for the security of the country while staying away from their families during festivals like Diwali.
Met Vice President Thiru CP Radhakrishnan Ji and exchanged Diwali greetings. @VPIndia @CPR_VP
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 7, 2026
Earlier today, Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the residence of the country's Vice President CP Radhakrishnan and met him and wished him a happy Diwali. PM Modi also worshiped God there. During this, Vice President Radhakrishnan himself applied tilak on Modi's forehead and congratulated him. PM Modi has posted several photos of his meeting with President Radhakrishnan on his social media account. Earlier, PM Modi had also congratulated the countrymen on the occasion of Dhanteras in which he wished that everyone's life should always be illuminated with happiness, peace and good health.