Prime Minister Modi celebrated Deepavali, linking it to national progress and Lord Ram’s ideals of justice. He highlighted the eradication of Naxalism in several districts and praised economic reforms like the GST Savings Festival. PM Modi emphasized India’s rising global influence and urged citizens towards self-reliance and unity, inspired by the festival’s spirit of shared light. NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday penned a letter to citizens on the occasion of Deepavali, highlighting the festival as a time of energy, enthusiasm, and reflection on the nation’s achievements. In his message, he noted that this is the second Deepavali after the construction of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya and emphasised Lord Shri Ram’s teachings on righteousness and courage in fighting injustice.PM Modi referred to “Operation Sindoor” as a recent example of upholding justice, adding that the festival is particularly special this year as lamps will be lit in many districts, including remote areas, where Naxalism and Maoist terrorism have been eradicated. He praised citizens who have abandoned violence and embraced development, viewing it as a major achievement for the nation.’Naxal-Maoist Terror Nearly Wiped Out Across India’: PM Modi Hails Police, CRPF, BSF”I extend my heartfelt greetings to all of you on the auspicious occasion of Deepavali, a festival filled with energy and enthusiasm. This is the second Deepavali after the grand construction of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya. Lord Shri Ram teaches us to uphold righteousness and also gives us the courage to fight injustice. We have seen a living example of this a few months ago during Operation Sindoor. During Operation Sindoor, Bharat not only upheld righteousness but also avenged injustice,” he said.PollDo you believe the construction of the Ram Temple has a significant impact on the celebration of Deepavali this year?Yes, it’s very impactfulNo, it doesn’t change much”This Deepavali is particularly special because, for the first time, lamps will be lit in many districts across the country, including remote areas. These are the districts where Naxalism and Maoist terrorism have been eradicated from the root. In recent times, we have seen many individuals abandoning the path of violence and joining the mainstream of development, expressing faith in the Constitution of our country. This is a major achievement for the nation,” he added.Highlighting recent economic reforms, the Prime Minister mentioned the implementation of lower GST rates during the “GST Bachat Utsav” (Savings Festival), which has helped citizens save thousands of crores of rupees. PM Modi also underlined India’s growing global stature, describing the country as a symbol of stability and sensitivity and projecting it to soon become the world’s third-largest economy.As he highlighted India’s reforms, achievements and policies, he added, “In a world going through multiple crises, Bharat has emerged as a symbol of both stability and sensitivity. We are also on track to become the third-largest economy in the world in the near future.”Calling for collective responsibility, PM Modi urged citizens to adopt Swadeshi products, promote “Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat”, respect all languages, maintain cleanliness, prioritise health, reduce oil consumption, and embrace Yoga. He drew inspiration from Deepavali’s symbolism, saying, “when one lamp lights another, its light doesn’t diminish, but it grows further,” and encouraged spreading harmony, cooperation, and positivity. “Let us adopt “Swadeshi” (local products) and proudly say: “This is Swadeshi!” Let us promote the spirit of “Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat”. Let us respect all languages. Let us maintain cleanliness. Let us prioritize our health. Let us reduce the use of oil in our food by 10% and embrace Yoga. All these efforts will rapidly move us towards a “Viksit Bharat”, he said.The Prime Minister also urged citizens to contribute to building a “Viksit” (developed) and “Aatmanirbhar” (self-reliant) India.This comes a day after PM Modi celebrated aboard INS Vikrant with Navy personnel during which he witnessed MiGs in action, singing programs and addressed armed forces.About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. 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NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday penned a letter to citizens on the occasion of Deepavali, highlighting the festival as a time of energy, enthusiasm, and reflection on the nation’s achievements. In his message, he noted that this is the second Deepavali after the construction of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya and emphasised…
