Prime Minister Narendra Modi has sent Diwali greetings to people across the country, the Prime Minister's Office said on the morning of 8 November.
In a post on X, Modi wrote: "Diwali wishes to everyone!" In Hindi he added a line addressed to his "family members across the country", wishing them boundless good wishes on Diwali.
The message
The Prime Minister's Office described the greeting as warm wishes to all citizens "on the auspicious occasion of Diwali".
The message is short and carries no policy announcement or programme. It is published here as part of the day's record of official statements.
Later the same morning
The Prime Minister's Office separately announced that Modi is heading to Bastar in Chhattisgarh to celebrate Diwali with security personnel. Bharat Darshan Times has covered that visit in a separate report.
Source: official release by the Prime Minister's Office, issued through the Press Information Bureau, Government of India (08 NOV 2026 6:55AM by PIB Delhi). Read the full official text: Prime Minister conveys Diwali greetings to all citizens.
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Sources
- 1.Prime Minister conveys Diwali greetings to all citizens — Press Information Bureau, Government of India
