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NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday extended greetings on the occasion of Chhath puja and said that festivals have become more vibrant this year due to success of Operation Sindoor and steps taken to eradicate the Maoist menace.

In his 127th edition of his monthly radio address Mann ki Baat, the prime minister said that the Chhath Puja was a confluence of devotion, affection and tradition and reflected India’s social unity.

“The Mahaparva of Chhath is a reflection of the deep unity between culture, nature, and society. Every section of society comes together at the Chhath ghats,” Modi said.

“This sight is the most beautiful example of India’s social unity. No matter where you are, within the country or

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