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Diwali 2026: PM Modi extends greetings, urges kindness and positivity

Diwali 2026: PM Modi extends greetings, urges kindness and positivity

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended Diwali greetings to citizens, describing the festival as celebrating the eternal victory of light over darkness, goodness over evil and hope over despair. He called for spreading kindness, embracing positivity and togetherness, and urged people to work towards building a “Viksit Bharat”. His message highlighted India’s rich traditions and asked the nation to channel renewed energy and determination during the festive season.

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  • left · 2 outlets

    New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday conveyed Diwali greetings to people and said the festival celebrates the eternal victory of light over darkness, goodness over evil and hope over despair. Modi hoped that this festive season inspires everyone to spread kindness, embrace positivity…

    — Deccan Herald

  • center · 3 outlets

    New Delhi, Nov 07: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday conveyed Diwali greetings to people and said the festival celebrates the eternal victory of light over darkness, goodness over evil and hope over despair. Modi hoped that this festive season inspires everyone to spread kindness, embrace…

    — Greater Kashmir

  • right · 2 outlets

    In his festive message, the Prime Minister highlighted India’s rich traditions and called for renewed energy, determination and togetherness

    — The Hindu BusinessLine

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In his festive message, the Prime Minister highlighted India’s rich traditions and called for renewed energy, determination and togetherness

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Diwali 2026: PM Modi extends greetings, urges kindness and positivity

In his festive message, the Prime Minister highlighted India’s rich traditions and called for renewed energy, determination and togetherness

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