India, Oct. 20 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday celebrated Diwali with soldiers aboard INS Vikrant, off the coast of Goa and Karwar, continuing his tradition of spending the festival with the armed forces.

Addressing the naval personnel, PM Modi said he felt fortunate to celebrate the festival of lights with them. "Today, on one side I have infinite horizons, infinite sky, and on the other side I have INS Vikrant, embodying infinite powers. The glow of the sun's rays on the ocean's waters is like the Diwali lamps lit by brave soldiers," he said.

The Prime Minister also acknowledged the Indian Navy for protecting the nation's maritime borders and promoting Atmanirbhar Bharat through indigenous defence capabilities.

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