Greeting citizens on the occasion of Diwali, in a letter, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday highlighted the successes of Operation Sindoor and the fight against Naxalism, asserting that India has emerged as a symbol of stability at a time when the world is beset with crises.
The PM also listed the decision to lower Goods and Services Tax rates among the historic achievements of his Government and said that citizens are saving thousands of crores of rupees during the ‘GST Bachat Utsav’.
He also urged citizens to adopt swadeshi to promote the spirit of Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat, to respect all languages, prioritise health and embrace yoga.
“All these efforts will rapidly take us towards a Viksit Bharat,” PM Modi wrote in his letter, which he wrote a day after he celebrated Diwali with Navy personnel onboard the indigenously built aircraft carrier INS Vikrant.
“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,” the letter read.
He said in a world going through multiple crises, India 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,” the PM wrote.
The PM also underscored that the primary responsibility of the citizens is to fulfil their duties towards the nation “Let us prioritise our health. Let us reduce the use of oil in our food by 10 per cent and embrace yoga. All these efforts will rapidly move us towards a Viksit Bharat,” the PM’s letter read.
“Deepavali also teaches us that when one lamp lights another, its light doesn’t diminish but it grows further. With the same spirit, let us light lamps of harmony, cooperation and positivity in our society and surroundings this Deepavali,” the PM’s letter added.