In Lepcha village, Himachal Pradesh, Prime Minister Narendra Modi celebrated Diwali with security forces.He expressed his pride and deep emotions about the experience of celebrating the festival with the forces.
“Spending Diwali with our brave security forces in Lepcha, Himachal Pradesh, has been an experience filled with deep emotion and pride. Away from their families, these guardians of our nation illuminate our lives with their dedication,” the prime minister posted on X.
The Prime Minister went on to say that, despite being separated from their loved ones in the most difficult terrain, India will always be indebted to and respectful of the security forces’ unwavering bravery.
“The courage of our security forces is unwavering. Stationed in the toughest terrains, away from their loved ones, their sacrifice and dedication keep us safe and secure. India will always be grateful to these heroes, who are the perfect embodiment of bravery and resilience,” PM Modi posted on X.
The Prime Minister also lauded the increasing role of Women in the armed forces.
” In the past years, in the Indian Army, more than 500 women officers have been given permanent commission. Today, women pilots are flying fighter planes like Rafale” the Prime Minister said/
Prime Minister Narendra Modi reached Lepcha village in Himachal Pradesh early Sunday morning to celebrate Deepawali with the forces.
Troops of the Indo-Tibetan Border Police and the Indian Army are stationed at Lepcha, near the border with China.