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PM Modi calls on President Murmu, conveys Diwali greetings

New Delhi, Nov 8 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday called on President Droupadi Murmu and conveyed his greetings to her on the occasion of Diwali, marking the festival of lights with a courtesy visit to the Rashtrapati Bhavan.
Sharing the information in a brief post on social media platform X, Modi said, “Called on Rashtrapati Ji and conveyed Diwali wishes.”
The meeting reflected the traditional exchange of festive greetings between the country's highest constitutional authorities on the auspicious occasion of Diwali, which symbolises the triumph of light over darkness and good over evil.
The Prime Minister's visit came as he celebrated Diwali with security personnel in Bastar, Chhattisgarh, where he joined soldiers and paid tribute to their courage, dedication and
service to the nation.
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