NEW DELHI: Maintaining your annual tradition, Prime Minister Narendra modi Saturday celebrated the occasion of Diwali with the soldiers of the Indian army – at Longewala in Jaisalmer this year – and urged citizens to light a diya as a salute to our “brave soldiers”. Here are the key quotes from PM Modi’s address for jaws:
* I would like to extend my Diwali greetings to you. I have brought the greetings of all the Indians.
* Today, I also extend my warmest greetings to the brave mothers, sisters and children, and salute their sacrifice.
* People often wondered why they celebrated Diwali with their mouths open. How can I stay away from my own people on Diwali?
* The whole world feels affected by expansionist forces, expansionism shows a distorted mentality.
* Whether I am serving the nation in icy heights or in deserts, my Diwali is complete only when I see the smiles on your face.
* If there is any publication that most Indians remember, it is Longewala’s publication. Everyone remembers this name. People will always remember the Battle of Longewala.
* India is working rapidly to increase its defense capacity and convert its defense sector into Atmanirbhar. We decided to focus on the indigenous arms factory. This defense sector decision prompted 130 crore Indians to work towards local doctrine.
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