New Delhi, Oct. 20 (Agencies)- Prime Minister Narendra Modi continued his annual tradition of celebrating Diwali with the Indian Armed Forces, spending the festival of lights this year with Navy personnel aboard INS Vikrant off the coast of Goa and Karwar (Karnataka) this morning.

Addressing hundreds of sailors, PM Modi said he was “fortunate to celebrate the holy festival” with the brave protectors of the nation. “Today is an amazing day — a memorable sight. On one side, I have the vast ocean, and on the other, the strength of the brave soldiers of Mother India,” he said.

“On one side, there are infinite horizons and skies, and on the other stands the mighty INS Vikrant, embodying infinite power. The glow of the sun’s rays on the ocean resembles the Diwali lamps lit by our soldiers,” he

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