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In Kedarnath to celebrate Diwali, Prime Minister Narendra Modi offered his prayers at Kedarnath temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva. During his visit the Prime Minister is expected to review the progress of reconstruction projects at Kedarpuri. The Prime Minister greeted the all on the occasion of Diwali in a tweet
दीपावली की सभी देशवासियों को हार्दिक बधाई। मेरी कामना है कि प्रकाश का यह पावन पर्व सबके जीवन में सुख, शांति एवं समृद्धि लेकर लाए।
Happy Diwali! May this festival bring happiness, good health and prosperity in everyone’s lives. May the power of good and brightness always prevail!
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 7, 2018
After reaching Harsil near Kedarnath where he met the ITBP soldiers posted on the Indo- china border, he extended Diwali greetings to soldiers posted on the India-China border.
Celebrated Diwali with our valorous Army and @ITBP_official personnel at Harsil in Uttarakhand.
India is immensely proud of all those who protect our nation, with utmost dedication and courage.
We salute them! pic.twitter.com/siW4Yz2UUd
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 7, 2018
He said that Diwali is the festival of lights, it spreads the light of goodness and dispels fear. He said that the jawans, through their commitment and discipline, are also helping to spread the sense of security and fearlessness among the people.
The prime minister recalled that he has been visiting soldiers on Diwali ever since he was the chief minister of Gujarat. He also spoke of his interactions with the jawans of the ITBP, years ago when he was part of the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra.
