President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee Diwali Greetings

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President's Secretariat
29-October, 2016 13:20 IST
President’s Diwali Greetings

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee, has sent his greetings to fellow countrymen on the eve of Diwali.

In his message, the President has said, “On the auspicious occasion of Diwali, I extend warm greetings and best wishes to all my fellow citizens in India and abroad.

Diwali is a harbinger of hope and aspirations for a better tomorrow. It signifies the triumph of righteousness and victory of good over evil. May the lighting of lamps this year dispel the darkness of ignorance and suffering and illumine our lives with hope and prosperity.

Let us on this day try to bring happiness in the lives of the less fortunate and needy by lighting the lamp of love, care and sharing. May this festival of lights radiate happiness, peace and prosperity in every home across the country. Let us all celebrate a safe and pollution free Diwali”.


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Vice President's Secretariat
29-October, 2016 10:40 IST
Vice President Greets People on Deepawali

The Vice President of India, Shri M. Hamid Ansari has greeted the people of our country on the auspicious occasion of Deepawali. In a message, he said that Deepawali signifies the victory of good over evil and reaffirms our faith in the noble and virtuous life of Lord Rama.

Following is the text of Vice President’s message:

“I extend my warm greetings and good wishes to the people of our country on the auspicious occasion of Deepawali, the festival of lights.

Celebrated with traditional fervor and zeal, Deepawali signifies the victory of good over evil and reaffirms our faith in the noble and virtuous life of Lord Rama.

May this festival bring peace, harmony, prosperity and happiness in our lives.”

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Last Updated: Friday, October 28, 2016 - 19:17
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New Delhi: Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Friday confirmed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will celebrate Diwali this year in Mana Gaon village of Chamoli sector in Uttarakhand with Indo Tibetan Border Police Force (ITBP) and said that this efforts will boost the morale of the Army men.

"People are very excited on the Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Mana Gaon on the occassion of Diwali. Several Indian Army personnal belong from here. The roots of this village is connected to Indian Army," Pradhan told ANI.

PM Modi will leave for Chamoli on Saturday to celebrate Diwali with the troops of the ITBP.

National Security Advisor Ajit Doval will accompany the Prime Minister on his trip to the border area.

Earlier, PM Modi urged the nation to send their Diwali wishes to the Army and security forces personnel to boost their morale.

ANI

First Published: Friday, October 28, 2016 - 19:17

 

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School children celebrating Diwali festival at their school in Mirzapur on Monday. PTI Photo

 

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Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions
29-October, 2016 20:42 IST
Dr Jitendra Singh exchanges Diwali greetings with BSF

Human rights of Army soldier are supreme, says Dr Jitendra Singh



Asserting that the human rights of an Army soldier are supreme, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER), MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr Jitendra Singh said that the human rights of an Indian soldier should take precedence over those of a terrorist, in Rajpura, Kathua, J&K today. He added that a terrorist forfeits his entitlement to human rights the day he resorts to terrorism which is the biggest violation of human rights.


Dr Jitendra Singh first paid a visit to security personnel posted on the border and and exchange greetings on Diwali with them.

Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER), MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr Jitendra Singh exchanging Diwali greetings with BSF personnel posted on International Border in Kathua-Samba belt of Jammu & Kashmir on 29th October, 2016.




Addressing a public meeting, comprising ex-servicemen, their families and local residents, and organized by “Seema Jan Kalyan Samiti”, Dr Jitendra Singh said, those who target the military or para-military personnel are the ones who do not have the courage to call a terrorist a terrorist or to condemn the atrocious act of mutilating the dead body of martyred Indian soldier, but find Army a convenient soft target because Indian Army, being one of the most disciplined forces of the world, is trained to exercise restraint while a terrorist, who is not constrained to follow any rule of law, will immediately retaliate and put their life to risk.


Reiterating that Diwali of 2016 is dedicated to Indian Army and India’s Para-Military forces, Dr Jitendra Singh said that semblance of Diwali in the country today is because of the young soldiers who are guarding the borders. He added that project has been undertaken to build 1140 updated Sulabh toilets in the border villages, out of which over 150 have been completed. He also added that the construction of bunkers along the border areas has already started from LoC.

The Minister of State for Development of North Eastern Region (I/C), Prime Minister’s Office, Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr. Jitendra Singh exchanging Diwali greetings with the BSF personnel posted on International Border, in Kathua-Samba belt of Jammu and Kashmir on October 29, 2016.

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Much better if India stops sponsoring terrorism and interfering in the affairs of neighbouring countries. You can light as many lamps as you like but that won't eradicate the arrogance and hatred that dwells in the hearts of many Indians.

 

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‘Safe Diwali’:Members of slum youth clubs urging the public in Berhampur on Friday to observe Diwali without crackers.- Photo: Lingaraj Panda

 

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Prime Minister's Office
30-October, 2016 08:46 IST
PM greets Nation on the auspicious occasion of Diwali


Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has greeted the Nation on the auspicious occasion of Diwali.

“दीपावली के पावन अवसर पर सभी देशवासियों को हार्दिक शुभकामनाएं। Happy Diwali!”, the Prime Minister said.

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Prime Minister's Office
30-October, 2016 15:40 IST
PM celebrates Diwali with jawans, people, near India-China border in Himachal Pradesh


The Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, today visited Sumdo near the India-China border, in Kinnaur district of Himachal Pradesh, to celebrate Diwali with the jawans.

He interacted with jawans from the ITBP and the Indian Army, and offered sweets to them.

Addressing the jawans, he said he had been visiting armed forces personnel every year on Diwali since 2001.

He mentioned the tremendous response from people across the country, to his appeal for sending messages to soldiers as part of the #Sandesh2Soldiers campaign.

The Prime Minister said that giving One Rank One Pension to ex-servicemen was a promise that he had made, and he was happy that he had been able to fulfil it.

The Chief of Army Staff, Gen. Dalbir Singh, was present on the occasion.

While returning from Sumdo, the Prime Minister halted briefly at a nearby village - Chango. He exchanged Diwali greetings, interacted with the people there, and offered sweets to children.

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PM dedicated Diwali to the armed forces, who are guarding the borders 365 days, so that we can live in peace and celebrate festivals like Diwali.

- From last few months our jawans (soldiers) are sacrificing their lives, we should celebrate this Diwali in their name," PM Modi said.

- He urged the people to lit a 'diya' in memory of the jawans posted at various units of the Indian armed forces.

- The Prime Minister said every citizen of the country is proud of our soldiers, adding that people from walks of life sent messages of love and encouragement for our jawans (soldiers), just as they light candles for their well being.

- Recognising the works of the Armed forces, PM Modi, Be it BSF (Border Security Force), CRPF (Central Reserve Police Force), Assam Rifles, ITBP (Indo Tibetan Border Police), Navy, Air Force, our jawans are on duty and guarding us. That is why we are celebrating Diwali joyfully."

- PM applauded soldiers for their undying love and sacrifice for the country.

- The Prime Minister thanked the people for sending Diwali greetings to the soldiers.

Last Updated: Sunday, October 30, 2016 - 14:51
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Shimla: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday celebrated Diwali with soldiers in a remote and strategic area in Himachal Pradesh, adjoining the Chinese border.

Modi also made an unscheduled trip to a village, Chango, and said he was "deeply touched by the impromptu reception and their joy".

Dressed in olive green, the Prime Minister interacted with men from the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP), the Dogra Scouts and the army at Sumdoh.

Sumdoh, some 330 km from Shimla, is located on the border of Kinnaur and Lahaul-Spiti districts.

Mingling freely, PM Narendra Modi went up to the soldiers holding a plate of sweets. At least one soldier offered him a sweet in return, much to the joy of everyone.

He was accompanied by National Security Adviser Ajit Doval and the Army chief, General Dalbir Singh Suhag.

The Prime Minister also met personnel of the General Reserve Engineering Force (GREF), a wing of the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) that maintains highways, at Sumdoh, an official said.

Modi then spent some time with the locals in Chango village in Kinnaur district, known for its delicious apples.

Villagers taken aback by the Prime Minister's arrival raised slogans hailing him. Dressed in warm clothes, Modi spent time with the residents of the village including women and children.

He also posed with everyone in a group photograph, with the mountains providing a majestic background.

The Lahaul-Spiti district, spread over 13,835 sq km, is a place of remote, untouched beauty with just 31,528 people. The climatic conditions are harsh as much of the land falls under a cold desert where the mercury drops below minus 20 degrees Celsius during winter.

The Prime Minister had celebrated his first Diwali after coming in power in 2014 with soldiers posted in Siachen. In 2015, he was at the India-Pakistan border in Punjab.

IANS

First Published: Sunday, October 30, 2016 - 14:51

 

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PM Modi credited the soldiers for maintenance of peace and security in the country and called upon everyone to remember their gallantry while celebrating Diwali. (Source: Twitter/Narendra Modi)

 

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PM Modi also made an unscheduled stop at Chango village, close to Somdu, to wish the local villagers on Diwali. (Source: Twitter/Narendra Modi)

PM Modi said that he was deeply touched by the impromptu reception from the people of Chango village. (Source: Twitter/Narendra Modi)

 

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President Pranab Mukherjee meeting Vice President,Mohd. Hamid Ansari, on the occasion of Diwali festival at Rashrapati Bhawan on Sunday.UNI PHOTO

President Pranab Mukherjee meeting with people from all walks of life on the occasion of Diwali at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on Sunday. UNI PHOTO

 

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Telangana Chief Minister K.Chandrashekhar Rao called on Governor ESL.Narasimhan at Rajbhavan on Sunday. UNI PHOTO