PM Modi’s Diwali Letter Highlights Lord Ram, Operation Sindoor, And Path To ‘Viksit Bharat’

On the occasion of Diwali, Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed citizens in a letter, drawing inspiration from Lord Ram and citing Operation Sindoor as a modern example of upholding righteousness while fighting injustice, the NDTV reported.

“This is the second Deepavali after the grand construction of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya. Lord Shri Ram teaches us to uphold righteousness and also gives us the courage to fight injustice.

We have seen a living example of this a few months ago during Operation Sindoor,” Modi said, referring to the security operation carried out from May 7 to 10 in response to the Pahalgam terror attack.

He noted that this year’s Diwali is “particularly special because, for the first time, lamps will be lit in many districts across the country, including remote areas. These are the districts where Naxalism and Maoist terrorism have been eradicated from the root.”

Modi added, “In recent times, we have seen many individuals abandoning the path of violence and joining the mainstream of development, expressing faith in the Constitution of our country. This is a major achievement for the nation.”

Highlighting India’s progress, the Prime Minister said, “We are also on track to become the third-largest economy in the world in the near future. In this journey of a 'Viksit' (Developed) and 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat' (self-reliant India), our primary responsibility as citizens is to fulfill our duties towards the nation.”

He also underscored economic reforms and citizen participation: “On the first day of Navratri, lower GST rates were implemented. During this 'GST Bachat Utsav' (Savings Festival), citizens are saving thousands of crores of rupees.”

Urging citizens to embrace local products and healthy practices, Modi said: “Let us promote the spirit of 'Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat'. Let us respect all languages. Let us maintain cleanliness. Let us prioritise our health. Let us reduce the use of oil in our food by 10% and embrace Yoga.”

Closing with a message of unity, he stated that Diwali teaches us that when one lamp lights another, its light doesn't diminish but grows further. "With the same spirit, let us light lamps of harmony, cooperation and positivity in our society and surroundings this Deepavali.”

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