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Mr Modi was addressing a large public meeting in Salem, Tamil Nadu. He greeted 11 'Shakti Ammas' who came to the dais to welcome him at the public rally.
President Ram Nath Kovind, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday greeted the nation on Diwali.
“Diwali greetings to all. As we celebrate with our families, let us promote sensitivity to others and to our environment,” the President tweeted on his official handle.
Diwali greetings to all. As we celebrate with our families, let us promote sensitivity to others and to our environment #PresidentKovind
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— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) October 19, 2017
PM Modi 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
Union Minister of Home Affairs Rajnath Singh on Thursday greeted the nation on social media saying, “Warm greetings and best wishes to you and your entire family on the auspicious occasion of Deepawali. Wishing you a Shubh and #HappyDiwali.”
Warm greetings and best wishes to you and your entire family on the auspicious occasion of Deepawali. Wishing you a Shubh & #HappyDiwali
— Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) October 19, 2017
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.
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