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Border Security Force (BSF) soldiers celebrated Diwali along the border out posts of Punjab’s international border with Pakistan on Thursday.
Celebrations were reported in border areas of Amritsar, Gurdaspur, Tarn Taran, Ferozepur and Fazilka districts.
Celebrations at some places took place on Wednesday night.
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Punjab shares a 553-km long international border with Pakistan which is guarded round-the-clock by BSF troopers. Strict vigil is maintained along the border at all times.
Earlier in the day, Prime Minister Barendra Modi wished the nation on Diwali and shared a message on social media and said “Diwali ke pawan parv par sabhi deshvasio ko hardik shubhkamnaye #HappyDiwali to everyone! (On the auspicious occasion of Diwali, greetings to the nation).”
दीपावली के पावन पर्व पर सभी देशवासियों को हार्दिक शुभकामनाएं। #HappyDiwali to everyone! pic.twitter.com/pFQe9rYrSg
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) October 19, 2017
Cricketer Yusuf Pathan on Thursday exchanged sweets and greeting with BSF soldiers at the Baroda airport on the occasion of Diwali and shared a message on social media saying, “Salute to the jawans who are working even on the festival day.”
Salute to the #jawans who are working even on the festival day. We exchanged sweets at the Baroda airport on the occassion of Diwali. #HappyDiwali pic.twitter.com/mtkdsEfNpA
— Yusuf Pathan (@iamyusufpathan) October 18, 2017
The festival of Diwali celebrates the victory of light over darkness, goodness over evil and justice over injustice. Diwali, also known as Deepavali, is a major Hindu festival celebrated with much pomp across the country.
Popularly known as the festival of lights, Diwali is also celebrated by Hindus in Nepal, Malaysia, Mauritius and Pakistan. According to the Hindu holy books, the festival marks the return of Lord Ram from Sri Lanka to Ayodhya after defeating Raavan.
(With agency inputs)
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