PM Modi spent Diwali with Indian Armed Forces personnel, this time stationed near the Indo-Pak border, in Gujarat’s Kutch district. This year he visited the Lakki Nala outpost in the Sir Creek region where Border Security Force BSF personnel, Army, Navy and Air Force officers were spending the festival of lights.
Addressing the collected soldiers, PM Modi stated that his government treats national security as a serious matter and will not settle for even an inch of Indian territory.
He further continued to assure the troops about his administration’s policies being in good alignment with the nation’s defense objectives when he said, “There is a government in this country that would not compromise on even an inch of the country’s land.
He further stressed the fact that a modern, well-equipped army is a prerequisite for guarding India’s borders.
Gearing Up The Armed Forces Of India With Modern Assets
PM Modi reiterate his commitment to the ideology of self-reliance in the defense sector with the effort going into preparing the Armed Forces with the most modern resources so that the demands of the 21st century can be fulfilled.
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He also detailed measures being undertaken for the upgradation of military infrastructure, where Indian forces resembled some of the best in the world.
The Prime Minister further emphasized that an Integrated Theatre Command would be a good idea, one that integrates efforts better among the Army, Navy, and Air Force. He added that India was moving pretty fast towards creating this mechanism, which would improve strategic alignment between the three wings of the armed forces.
Diwali With Soldiers
Once reaching Kutch, PM Modi, wearing a BSF uniform, was greeted very warmly by the soldiers patrolling in that region. On the Diwali every year since 2014, the Prime Minister paid his greetings to the men and women serving in BSF, Army, Navy, and Air Force; he distributed sweets among all of them, showing a gesture of thankfulness as well as solidarity with them for their services, reminding him of the indispensable role the security forces have played over the years.
Since his assumption of office, PM Modi has made it a tradition to spend Diwali with military personnel deployed across various regions in India. Every year, he travels to different outposts and bases to share the festival with soldiers, a tradition that is meant to appreciate and acknowledge their service, particularly those who are positioned far from their families. This annual engagement reflects the government’s respect and support for the Armed Forces.
