New Delhi, 08 November 2026: Today on Sunday, the festival of Diwali is being celebrated with great enthusiasm across the country. On this occasion, President Draupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi have extended good wishes to the countrymen. Vice President C.P. Radhakrishna has also extended his greetings and requested people to maintain unity and harmony. Apart from this, Chief Ministers of many states including Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath have also expressed their wish for happiness, peace and prosperity in the lives of all citizens on the occasion of Diwali.
On the occasion of Diwali, President Draupadi Murmu has extended good wishes to the countrymen as well as Indians living abroad. In his message he has highlighted the cultural and spiritual importance of this festival. The President mentioned that when Lord Ram returned to Ayodhya after defeating Ravana, this festival was started by lighting a lamp. This traditional belief forms the cultural and devotional basis of the festival of Diwali. He also described this festival as a symbol of the beginning of 'Ram Rajya' (an ideal and just governance system).
The President had said that Diwali gives the message of victory of virtues over negative tendencies. On this occasion, Lord Ganesha and Goddess Lakshmi are worshiped and prayers are offered for their welfare and prosperity. The President had wished the citizens of the country good health, happiness and prosperity, and also stressed the importance of environmental protection. Additionally, the President expressed hope that the spirit of harmony and brotherhood will become stronger in the society and the new generation will contribute to building a developed India.
PM Modi congratulated through video message
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has greeted the countrymen on the occasion of Diwali. On Sunday, he wished people across the country on 'X' (his Twitter account) for the festival. In a video message released earlier on Saturday, he had said that the entire country is glowing with lights on the occasion of Diwali. This festival of lights is a symbol of resolve against darkness. Prime Minister Modi expressed his wish that there should be happiness, peace and prosperity in everyone's life. The Prime Minister had also mentioned that, like previous years, this year too he will celebrate Diwali with the brave soldiers of the country. He will go to Bastar on Sunday and celebrate this festival among the soldiers there.
Diwali wishes to everyone!
Best wishes for Diwali to your family members across the country.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 8, 2026
Vice President appealed for unity and brotherhood
Vice President C.P. Radha Krishna had greeted the countrymen on the occasion of Diwali. He described this festival as a symbol of the victory of light over darkness, goodness over evil and truth over falsehood. The Vice President had said that Diwali provides inspiration to follow the path of truth and religion. He expressed his wish that this festival brings happiness, peace and prosperity to everyone's home. Furthermore, he urged the people to maintain unity and harmony and strengthen the feeling of brotherhood among different communities.