PM Modi, Rajnath Singh Celebrate Diwali With Armed Forces: IN PICS

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh celebrated the festival of Diwali with armed forces soldiers.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh celebrating Diwali with soldiers.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi continued his tradition of celebrating the festival of Diwali with soldiers. Image: Special Arrangement

This year, he marked Diwali with jawans of the Border Security Force stationed in Gujarat's Kutch. Image: Special Arrangement

He visited the BSF outpost along the western border interacted with soldiers and shared Diwali greetings and sweets. Image: Special Arrangement

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh also celebrated the festival of lights with armed forces personnel in Tezpur, Assam. Image Source: X/@rajnathsingh

Addressing the soldiers, Singh spoke about the disengagement between India and China along the Line of Actual Control. "We have reached a consensus following our continuous efforts. We achieved this success due to your discipline and courage," he said. Image Source: X/@rajnathsingh

Chief of the Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi, General Officer Commanding-in-Chief of Eastern Command Lieutenant General RC Tewari, and General Officer Commanding of 4 Corps Lieutenant General Gambhir Singh were among the other senior officials with the Defence Minister. Image Source: X/@rajnathsingh

He also praised the concept of Barakhana which is a military event held on special occasions. During Barkhana, troops of all ranks eat together to promote camaraderie and unity among all ranks. Image Source: X/@rajnathsingh