PM Modi greets the nation on Diwali, says he will again spend it with soldiers

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has wished citizens a happy Diwali, saying the festival of lights illuminates the whole country and reflects the resolve to overcome darkness.

In a video message shared on X, he said he hoped the festival and the times ahead bring happiness, peace and prosperity to everyone. "Have a great Diwali!" he wrote in his post.

With the soldiers again

Modi said he celebrates Diwali "with great enthusiasm" and that, as in previous years, he would continue the tradition of celebrating the festival with the country's soldiers. The release does not say where or when he will do so.

Meeting with the Vice President

On 7 November, the Prime Minister also met Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan at Uprashtrapati Bhawan and exchanged Diwali greetings. Modi posted on X: "Met Vice President Thiru CP Radhakrishnan Ji and exchanged Diwali greetings."

Neither release mentions any other discussion or announcement. Both were issued by the Prime Minister's Office on the afternoon of 7 November.

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Source: official release by the Prime Minister's Office, issued through the Press Information Bureau, Government of India (07 NOV 2026 5:31PM by PIB Delhi). Read the full official text: Prime Minister extends Diwali greetings to citizens, says festival symbolises resolve against darkness; also Prime Minister meets Vice President Thiru C. P. Radhakrishnan, exchanges Diwali greetings.