Diwali Celebrations: PM Modi Salutes Armed Forces

Prime Minister Narendra Modi celebrated Diwali with the armed forces near the Indo-Pak border in Gujarat, acknowledging their efforts and offering sweets. Earlier, Modi paid tribute to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel on National Unity Day at the Statue of Unity, emphasizing national pride and unity.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi marked Diwali by honoring the unwavering commitment of the armed forces, celebrating the festival with BSF, Army, Navy, and Air Force personnel stationed near the Indo-Pak border in Gujarat's Kutch district.

Modi arrived at the Lakki Nala area in Sir Creek after landing at Koteshwar, coming from Ekta Nagar. Here, he offered sweets to the jawans, expressing gratitude for their service, as captured in a video where he is seen wearing a BSF uniform aboard a patrol vessel.

Earlier, Modi commemorated Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's birth anniversary, laying floral tributes at the Statue of Unity in Ekta Nagar. This occasion doubled as National Unity Day, recognizing Patel's role in unifying India post-independence.

(With inputs from agencies.)