IN PICS | PM Modi Celebrates Diwali With Soldiers In Kashmir's Nowshera, Pays Tribute To Martyrs

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday met soldiers at Nowshera sector in the border district of Rajouri in Jammu and Kashmir on the occasion of Diwali. Since taking over as prime minister, Modi has made it a point to meet troops in a border region on Diwali, starting from a visit to Siachen in 2014. (Image: PTI)

During his visit, PM Modi told army soldiers on Thursday that he has brought wishes of 130 crore Indians for them as he celebrated Diwali with soldiers. (Image: PTI)

Paying rich tribute to heroes of Nowshera, Brig Usman, Naik Jadunath Singh, Lt R.R. Rane and others, he said: "Today's India, in the 'Amrit Kaal' of the freedom is alert about its capabilities and resources." (Image: PTI)

PM also said that spending Diwali with the Armed Forces, for him, is in the same spirit as to celebrate Diwali with his family. He said, that is why, he has spent all his Diwali with the armed forces at the border after assuming constitutional post. (Image: PTI)

He also said that this evening, every Indian will light one 'diya' to convey his or her wishes for the brave soldiers of the country. (Image: PTI)

From Nowshera, Modi greeted the countrymen on Diwali and other upcoming festivals such as Goverdhan Puja, Bhaiyya Dooj and Chatth Puja. He also wished Gujarati people for their new year. (Image: PTI)

PM Modi also praised the Brigade stationed in Nowshera for their role in the surgical strike. He recalled the moment of relief when all the brave soldiers returned safely from the strike. (Image: PTI)