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Prime Minister Narendra Modi meets Vice President CP Radhakrishnan to exchange Diwali greetings

Prime Minister Narendra Modi meets Vice President CP Radhakrishnan to exchange Diwali greetings

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday extended Diwali greetings to the nation, saying he will celebrate the festival with the country’s soldiers as in previous years. In a video message posted on his social media handles, he urged citizens to work toward a ‘Viksit Bharat’ and highlighted the festival of lights as a symbol of India’s resolve to fight darkness. The Prime Minister also met Vice President CP Radhakrishnan and exchanged greetings, though he did not specify which military station or post he will visit.

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  • left · 4 outlets

    Prime Minister Narendra Modi extends warm Diwali greetings to citizens, urging everyone to spread positivity and work towards building a Viksit Bharat.

    — Mathrubhumi English

  • center · 11 outlets

    Washington: US President Donald Trump received a copy of the Hanuman Chalisa during a Diwali celebration in the Oval Office Friday (local time), according to entrepreneur Vishal Gondal, who said he presented the devotional text and prayed for friendship between India and America. “Honored to…

    — Orissa Post

  • right · 8 outlets

    Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday extended Diwali greetings to the people of the country, wishing them happiness, peace and prosperity. In a video message posted on X, the Prime Minister said the festival of lights symbolised India's resolve to fight darkness.

    — India TV

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The New Indian Express Center Express Publications (Madurai) Ltd.

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The Economic Times Center-Right Bennett, Coleman & Co.

PM Modi to visit soldiers this Diwali, continuing annual tradition; extends greetings to nation

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Organiser Right Bharatiya Prakashan (RSS)

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