PM celebrates Diwali with soldiers in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today celebrated Diwali with soldiers in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan. Addressing soldiers on this occasion he said, India is proud of its armed forces, who protect the nation courageously. Prime Minister Modi said velour of Indian soldiers has always triumphed in every challenge whether it is the peaks of the Himalayas, the stretch of desert, dense forests or the depths of seas.

The Prime Minister said India showed great velour at Longewala and whenever history on the excellence of soldiers will be written and read, this Battle will be remembered. Saluting the sacrifice of soldiers' families, he said his Diwali is complete only when he  spends it with soldiers.

Stating that expansionism is, in a way, a mental disorder and reflects 18th-century thinking, he said  the whole world is troubled by expansionist forces today.  He asserted that India is  becoming a



strong voice against this thinking. India's strategy is clear as it believes in the policy of understanding and making others understand. But if attempts are made to test us, the reply they receive is intense, the Prime Minister asserted.

PM Modi said world now understands that India won't compromise with its interests at any cost and India is clearly presenting its opinions on international foraM.  He said every Indian is proud of the strength, valour and invincibility of Indian soldiers and no power in the world can stop our brave soldiers from guarding the borders.

The Prime Minister further said that India is working rapidly to increase its defence capability and make its defence sector Atmanirbhar. The Government has decided to focus on the indigenous arms factory and this decision has propelled 130 crore Indians to work towards vocal for local doctrine.