{
  "id": 18863067,
  "title": "'Boundless Diwali Wishes To Everyone' PM Narendra Modi Greets Nation On Festival Of Lights",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/08/boundless-diwali-wishes-to-everyone-pm-narendra-modi-greets-nation-on",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-08T04:38:42.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/india/boundless-diwali-wishes-to-everyone-pm-narendra-modi-greets-nation-on-festival-of-lights"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On November 8, 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi conveyed his Diwali greetings to citizens across India, extending his warm wishes of happiness, well-being, and prosperity during the festival of lights. The message, posted on the social media platform X, extended to his family members throughout the country, sharing his boundless Diwali wishes.\n\nThe Prime Minister's greetings arrived as Indians celebrated Diwali with traditional enthusiasm, illuminating their homes, streets, and public spaces with diyas, decorative lights, and colorful decorations. A social media video titled \"Have a Great Diwali\" also featured the Prime Minister greeting citizens on Saturday, and sharing his plans to celebrate the festival with great enthusiasm, just as he does each year.\n\nIn his message, Prime Minister Modi emphasized the significance of Diwali as a symbol of the country's pledge against darkness, stating, \"On the occasion of Diwali, the entire country is illuminated. The festival of lights symbolizes our pledge against darkness.\" He further added, \"May this festival bring happiness, well-being, and prosperity for all. Just like you all, I also celebrate this festival with enthusiasm. Like every year, I will again be celebrating Diwali with our brave defense personnel. Once again, greetings to all of you on the occasion of Diwali.\"\n\nThis annual tradition of celebrating Diwali with defense personnel highlights the Prime Minister's commitment to honoring the dedication and service of the armed forces. Additionally, the Prime Minister referenced his meeting with Vice-President C.P. Radhakrishnan on the eve of the festival, where they exchanged Diwali greetings at the Rashtrapati Bhavan, as shared by the Vice-President's office on X.",
  "summary": "New Delhi, Nov 8: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday extended warm Diwali greetings to people across the country, wishing everyone happiness, well-being, and prosperity on the occasion of the festival of lights. Taking to social media platform X, the Prime Minister shared his wishes with citizens and conveyed his greetings to people celebrating the festival across the country. “Diwali wishes…",
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 5,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Times of India",
        "title": "Watch: PM Modi extends Diwali wishes, will celebrate festival with soldiers",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/07/watch-pm-modi-extends-diwali-wishes-will-celebrate-festival-with",
        "published": "2026-11-07T11:48:38.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "PBS NewsHour",
        "title": "What is Diwali, the Festival of Lights, and how is it celebrated?",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/07/what-is-diwali-the-festival-of-lights-and-how-is-it-celebrated",
        "published": "2026-11-07T23:01:43.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Hindustan Times",
        "title": "PM Modi extends Diwali wishes, to celebrate festival with jawans today",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/08/pm-modi-extends-diwali-wishes-to-celebrate-festival-with-jawans-today",
        "published": "2026-11-08T01:06:29.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "CityNews",
        "title": "Festival of Lights, Festival of Growth: A look at Diwali’s business impact in Canada",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/08/festival-of-lights-festival-of-growth-a-look-at-diwalis-business",
        "published": "2026-11-08T01:48:16.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}