Photos: Modi celebrates Diwali with Indian Army personnel

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday celebrated Diwali with the personnel of Army and Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP), mandated to guard 3,488 km Sino-India border, in Uttarakhand.

The Prime Minister reached Harshil village at around 7:50am in a special Indian Air Force plane and distributed sweets to the personnel before leaving for Kedarnath around 9:10am, according to an ITBP spokesperson. 

Harshil is situated at the confluence of Jalandhari Gadh and Bhagirathi rivers and at the foot of the mountain that lies at the head of the Baspa Valley at the height of around 8,000 feet. 

While interacting with Army and @ITBP_official Jawans in Harsil, spoke about the numerous steps being taken by the Government of India for the strengthening of the defence sector, welfare of ex-servicemen and highlighted how Indian forces are admired globally for the skills. pic.twitter.com/DFAuJfrQwy

– Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 7, 2018

Celebrated Diwali with our valorous Army and @ITBP_official personnel at Harsil in Uttarakhand.

India is immensely proud of all those who protect our nation, with utmost dedication and courage.

We salute them! pic.twitter.com/siW4Yz2UUd

– Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 7, 2018

On the occasion, Modi said he still remember his Kailash Mansarovar Yatra long back and how ITBP troops helped him and other pilgrims in the holy yatra.

The Prime Minister is also slated to offer prayers at the Kedarnath shrine.

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