Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses the armed force personnel during the Deepavali celebration onboard INS Vikrant, off Goa on October 20, 2025.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday (October 21, 2025) addressed Indian citizens in an open letter on the occasion of Deepavali, in which he says that this Deepavali is ‘special’ for him, as many remote areas witnessed the eradication of Maoism, which he calls a ‘major achievement’ for the nation.
“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,” wrote Mr. Modi.
The Prime Minister also alluded to Operation Sindoor as a ‘living example’ of the teachings of Lord Ram “to uphold righteousness” and “fight injustice”.
In the letter, Mr. Modi also exhorts Indians to adopt ‘Swadeshi’ and “fulfill our duties towards the nation”.
“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,” he wrote.
Published – October 21, 2025 11:13 am IST
