Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in a letter to citizens on the occasion of Diwali on Tuesday, hailed Operation Sindoor for upholding righteousness and responding decisively to the Pahalgam terror attack. He said the operation demonstrated India's commitment to justice and security.

"This is the second Deepavali after the grand construction of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya. Lord Shri Ram teaches us to uphold righteousness and also gives us the courage to fight injustice. We have seen a living example of this a few months ago during Operation Sindoor," he said, referring to the operation that was held from May 7 to 10.

Besides, this year's Diwali is "particularly special because, for the first time, lamps will be lit in many districts across the country, including remote areas", he said. "Th

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