In Pics | PM Modi celebrates Diwali with jawans in Kargil

Keeping his tradition of celebrating Diwali with jawans, Prime Minister Narendra Modi travelled to Kargil amid the chilling cold to celebrate the festival of lights with India's protectors.

Keeping his tradition of celebrating Diwali with jawans, PM Modi travelled to Kargil amid chilling cold to celebrate the festival of lights with India's protectors. Credit: Twitter/@narendramodi

PM Modi arrived in Kargil on October 24 morning, where he joined the soldiers in Diwali celebrations. Credit: Twitter/@narendramodi

Since his days as the Chief Minister of Gujarat, Modi has been visiting Indian soldiers on Diwali to share their joy. Credit: Twitter/@narendramodi

In 2021, Modi celebrated Diwali in the Nowshera border town of J&K's Jammu division. Credit: Twitter/@narendramodi

The Prime Minister was seen clapping as jawans sang Vande Mataram during Diwali celebrations in Kargil. Credit: Twitter/@narendramodi

Amid the Diwali celebrations with members of the Armed Forces in Kargil, PM Modi was pictured inspecting an assault rifle. Credit: PMO

The Prime Minister also laid a wreath at the Kargil War Memorial and paid tribute to the army personnel who lost their lives in 1999. Credit: Twitter/@narendramodi

Addressing the soldiers, PM Modi said,