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PM Modi performs puja at Kedarnath temple, celebrates Diwali with soldiers in Harshil near India-China border

Greeting the jawans on the occasion, the prime minister said their devotion to duty in the remote icy heights, is enabling the strength of the nation, and securing the future and the dreams of 125 crore Indians, a statement from his office said.

Edited by: India TV News Desk New Delhi Updated on: November 07, 2018 12:47 IST
PM Modi performs puja at Kedarnath temple

PM Modi performs puja at Kedarnath temple

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday performed puja at the Kedarnath temple on the occasion of Diwali.PM Modi performed jalabhishek at the sanctum sanctorum of the Kedarnath temple. After performing the puja, he also did a parikrama of the historic temple. The prime minister also reviewed Kedarpuri reconstruction projects. The foundation stone of Kedarpuri reconstruction projects was laid by PM Modi during his visit to the temple last year.

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Earlier in the day, PM Modi celebrated Diwali with Army and ITBP personnel in Harshil near the India-China border in Uttarakhand.

He was accompanied by Army Chief General Bipin Rawat, ITBP DG Deshwal and Army Commander Lt Gen Abhay Krishna.

Greeting the jawans on the occasion, the prime minister said their devotion to duty in the remote icy heights, is enabling the strength of the nation, and securing the future and the dreams of 125 crore Indians, a statement from his office said.

He said that Diwali is the festival of lights, it spreads the light of goodness and dispels fear. He said that the jawans, through their commitment and discipline, are also helping to spread the sense of security and fearlessness among the people.

Watch: PM Modi performs puja at Kedarnath temple

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