Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday extended warm Diwali greetings to the nation, extending wishes of joy, prosperity, and unity to citizens across the country. Taking a post on X, the Prime Minister said that this festival of lights illuminates every individual’s life with happiness, prosperity, and harmony.
“Heartfelt Diwali greetings to all fellow citizens. May this sacred festival of lights illuminate every individual’s life with happiness, prosperity, and harmony—that is our sincere wish,” PM Modi wrote.
सभी देशवासियों को दीपावली की हार्दिक शुभकामनाएं। प्रकाश का यह पावन पर्व हर किसी के जीवन को सुख-समृद्धि और सौहार्द से आलोकित करे, यही कामना है।
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) October 20, 2025
Union Parliamentary Affairs and Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju also extended greetings on the occasion of Diwali, wishing love, peace and harmony across the country.
“To all my fellow citizens, Happy Diwali! May the divine glow of diyas bring warmth, happiness & success to every home. May this festival inspire us to spread love, peace & harmony across our nation,” Rijiju posted on X.
Earlier on Sunday, PM urged citizens to celebrate the festive season by embracing swadeshi products and honouring the hard work of 140 crore Indians.
“Let’s mark this festive season by celebrating the hardwork, creativity and innovation of 140 crore Indians. Let’s buy Indian products and say- Garv Se Kaho Yeh Swadeshi Hai! Do also share what you bought on social media. This way you will inspire others to also do the same.” he wrote in a post on X.
Deepotsav In Ayodhya
On the eve of Deepotsav, Ayodhya entered the Guinness World Records by lighting over 26 lakh oil lamps and hosting the largest-ever Saryu aarti.
The event was organised by the Uttar Pradesh Tourism Department in collaboration with the Ayodhya District Administration. In the largest display of oil lamps, 2,617,215 diyas were lit along the banks of the Saryu River.