Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday wished the nation in his monthly radio programme 'Mann Ki Baat' on the occasion of Diwali, and said this is a festival associated with cleanliness.
"Diwali is a festival that is also associated with cleanliness. Everybody cleans their homes," Modi said.
In his Mann Ki Baat remark, the Prime Minister said Diwali gives the message to move from darkness to light.
Addressing the nation over radio in his 25th Mann Ki Baat talk, Modi said Diwali, the festival of lights, has been inspiring the world community to move from darkness to light.
"Diwali is a festival that is being celebrated world over," Modi said.
Wishing the citizens well on the occasion, Modi said "India is a country where festivals are celebrated on all 365 days".
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