Prime Minister Modi's Annual Tradition of Celebrating Diwali with Armed Forces
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has established a tradition of spending Diwali with Indian armed forces personnel at remote forward posts across the country, starting with the Siachen Glacier in 2014. According to author Col Satish Singh Lalotra, these visits offer crucial emotional support and recognition to soldiers stationed far from their families in challenging terrains like the Himalayas, deserts, and maritime boundaries. The author notes that such high-level presence boosts military morale, underscores national solidarity, and sends a strategic message regarding India's border security priorities.
Originally published by Daily Excelsior | 8 November 2026 | Read original: https://www.dailyexcelsior.com/a-diya-for-the-defender-pms-diwali-sojourn-with-armed-forces/
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