New Delhi : Prime Minister Narendra Modi celebrated today Diwali with the brave soldiers of the Nowshera Sector of Jammu & Kashmir’s Rajouri District.

Addressing soldiers on this occasion Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that “I have spent each Diwali with soldiers guarding our borders. Today, I have brought along with me the blessings of crores of Indians for our soldiers here at #nowshera #JammuAndKashmir. ”

He said that our soldiers are the ‘suraksha kawach’ of ‘Maa Bharti’. It is because of you all that people of our country can sleep peacefully and there is happiness during festivals.

Pm said that today I have in front of me brave brothers & sisters who have the good fortune of serving our motherland. I can see the dedication to protect our land in your eyes. It is because of you, we are able to celebrate our festivals with peace.

He said that You are the protectors of #EkBharatShreshthaBharat. I am confident that with your valour & determination we will be able to take our country to newer heights.

Prime Minister said that when “I landed on the land of Nowshera, I felt the energy and determination of our jawans. It is symbolic of the strength of our armed forces who give their lives for the protection of our country without a second thought.”