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Prime Minister Narendra Modi continued his tradition of celebrating Diwali with India’s armed forces, bringing festive warmth and unwavering gratitude to the soldiers stationed near the Indo-Pakistan border in Gujarat’s Kutch district. Modi began this tradition in 2014, showing solidarity and honoring the commitment and resilience of Indian soldiers protecting the nation’s borders during festive times.
Diwali at the Border: Tradition and Tribute to Courage
After landing at Bhuj, Kutch, PM Modi reached to participate in Border Security Force BSF, Army, Navy and Air Force jawans from where he spent their festive time, embracing with and distributing sweets. Prime minister Modi visit focused that what sacrifices the Armed Forces Personnals face as part of their jobs; far off from families specially while festivity celebrations go underway so the visit shows up an annual ritual which translates and strengthens PM message towards securing and maintaining safety with morality of the jawan for the safety.
He reminded the soldiers, “You are India’s ‘strongest wall’. Where you stand, our border stands, and behind your border stands the security of a billion citizens back home.” His speech was also littered with praise for preparedness and resilience of the military in keeping national unity and strength intact.
Emphasis on National Unity and Strength
On the day of National Unity Day, which was also on Diwali, it so happened that PM Modi was celebrating it. PM invoked the legacy of Patel and aligned it with the firm stance his country held when it came to the issue of territorial integrity. This Diwali, he said the country would not give “even an inch” to anyone as part of its non-negotiable stance against a threat coming from outside. His words reminded Indians that India will never give away sovereignty and territory and has been firm in maintaining that aspect of sovereignty and territory integrity, an assurance needed and welcomed by the men of Kutch. The strength shown by Modi made the men strong, proud, and a sense of security spread over the citizens.
Touching Hearts: An Inspired Ritual
It is for the eleventh successive year PM Modi has been sharing his Diwali time with the armed forces of the nation. This act is being followed since the day he became Chief Minister of Gujarat. Every year, he selects another border region, which constitutes a greater message that Diwali is remembered for every soldier irrespective of the place from which they are serving. Be it Siachen, then Kargil or Kutch now, all such visits by Modi suggest him in an attempt to give back the morale to the protectors of India.
PM Modi told the soldiers they were the “guardians” of the nation. He expressed his gratitude over their sacrifices for their motherland. Words aside, distributing sweets as a gesture depicted his gratitude to them. Modi reassured that the bravery of the soldier is an effective deterrent against his enemies and is an example of the Indian stance of gaining peace through strength.
PM Modi’s message for strength and unity on geopolitical tensions
PM Modi emphasized part of his speech focused on border security, now an extremely contemporary issue of India with heightened regional geopolitics. Once again here, he reminded India ready to retaliate against any of its adversaries by stressing the defense capabilities of the country because the armed forces are committed to protecting its borders at all costs. He pointed out that whereas Diwali symbolizes the victory of light over darkness, the soldiers, on their part, show this principle by standing tall at the borders, where they safeguard the country against any evil. This is a message that has caught wind with most people, and India still continues to advance its defense and strategic relationship in an increasingly complex geo-political world.
Going Forward: The Tradition of Border Diwali
The PM Modi Diwali celebrations with the armed forces have become the most treasured tradition, creating a powerful image of solidarity for both government and military. His annual visits weigh not only respect for soldiers but the commitment to security and national pride. It points out the difficulties people are facing in the remote locations where they are posted with difficult conditions. The celebrations remind the nation that it stands united with its protectors, a message which cements the Indian’s diverse society.
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