Watch: Continuing tradition, PM Modi spends Diwali with soldiers in Gujarat's Kachchh

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday continued the tradition he started in 2014 of celebrating Diwali with the troops by joining the border security force (BSF), army, navy and air force personnel in Gujarat's Kachchh to mark the festival of lights.

Lakki Nala in Sir Creek area is known for its harsh conditions, with very hot days and very cold nights.

VIDEO | PM Modi (@narendramodi) celebrated Diwali along with BSF, Army, Navy and Air Force personnel at Lakki Nala in Sir Creek area of Gujarat's Kachchh earlier today. #Diwali #Diwali2024

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PM Modi extended Diwali greetings earlier on X, saying, "Many happy wishes to the countrymen on Deepawali. On this divine festival of lights, I wish everyone a healthy, happy and prosperous life. May everyone prosper with the blessings of Maa Lakshmi and Lord Shri Ganesha."

देशवासियों को दीपावली की अनेकानेक शुभकामनाएं। रोशनी के इस दिव्य उत्सव पर मैं हर किसी के स्वस्थ, सुखमय और सौभाग्यपूर्ण जीवन की कामना करता हूं। मां लक्ष्मी और भगवान श्री गणेश की कृपा से सबका कल्याण हो।

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) October 31, 2024

With Diwali falling on National Unity Day this year, PM Modi also honoured Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel at the Statue of Unity in Kevadia earlier in the day. PM Modi wrote, "My salutations to Bharat Ratna Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel on his birth anniversary. Protecting the unity and sovereignty of the nation was the top priority of his life. His personality and work will continue to inspire every generation of the country."

The Prime Minister attended a parade and observed an air show by the Suryakiran Aerobatic Team of the Indian Air Force .