Prime Minister Modi celebrated Deepavali, linking it to national progress and Lord Ram's ideals of justice. He highlighted the eradication of Naxalism in several districts and praised economic reforms like the GST Savings Festival. PM Modi emphasized India's rising global influence and urged citizens towards self-reliance and unity, inspired by the festival's spirit of shared light.
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