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AgenciesPM Modi lights diyas at his residence (Source: BJP) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday addressed a letter to the Indian citizens wishing Deepavali as the nation celebrates one of the most auspicious festivals of the year. He highlighted the eradication of Naxalism and Maoist terrorism from some regions as one of the main achievements, accompanied by the 'GST Bachat Utsav' that resulted in a consumption boost across sectors. In his letter, Modi mentioned that India has emerged as a symbol of both stability and sensitivity in times of global uncertainties. He urged the citizens to adopt 'Swadeshi' products and lead a healthy lifestyle by embracing yoga and following a healthy diet.Read the full text of PM Modi's Diwali letter to citizens:Dear fellow citizens,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. Lord Shri Ram teaches us to uphold righteousness and also gives us the courage to fight injustice. We have seen a living example of this a few months ago during Operation Sindoor. During Operation Sindoor, Bharat not only upheld righteousness but also avenged injustice.This Deepavali is particularly special because, for the first time, lamps will be lit in many districts across the country, including remote areas. These are the districts where Naxalism and Maoist terrorism have been eradicated from the root. In recent times, we have seen many individuals abandoning the path of violence and joining the mainstream of development, expressing faith in the Constitution of our country. This is a major achievement for the nation.Live EventsAmid these historic achievements, the country has also embarked on next-generation reforms in recent days. On the first day of Navratri, lower GST rates were implemented. During this "GST Bachat Utsav" (Savings Festival), citizens are saving thousands of crores of rupees.In a world going through multiple crises, Bharat 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.In this journey of a "Viksit" (Developed) and "Aatmanirbhar Bharat" (self-reliant India), our primary responsibility as citizens is to fulfill our duties towards the nation.Let us adopt "Swadeshi" (local products) and proudly say: "This is Swadeshi!" Let us promote the spirit of "Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat". Let us respect all languages. Let us maintain cleanliness. Let us prioritize our health. Let us reduce the use of oil in our food by 10% and embrace Yoga. All these efforts will rapidly move us towards a "Viksit Bharat".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.Once again, wishing you all a very Happy Deepavali.Yours,Narendra ModiAdd as a Reliable and Trusted News Source Add Now! (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel) Read More News onPM Modi's Diwali letterNarendra ModiDeepavalidiwali 2025NaxalismMaoist terrorismGST Bachat UtsavOperation SindoorRam Temple in Ayodhyaswadeshi (Catch all the Business News, Breaking News and Latest News Updates on The Economic Times.) Subscribe to The Economic Times Prime and read the ET ePaper online....moreless (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel)Read More News onPM Modi's Diwali letterNarendra ModiDeepavalidiwali 2025NaxalismMaoist terrorismGST Bachat UtsavOperation SindoorRam Temple in Ayodhyaswadeshi(Catch all the Business News, Breaking News and Latest News Updates on The Economic Times.) Subscribe to The Economic Times Prime and read the ET ePaper online....moreless Prime ExclusivesInvestment IdeasStock Report PlusePaperWealth Edition123View all Stories
