The Chief Minister also inaugurated and laid the foundation stone of a total of 52 development projects worth Rs 153 crore for different gram panchayats of Gorakhpur district on the occasion.
"Spending Diwali with our brave security forces in Lepcha, Himachal Pradesh, has been an experience filled with deep emotion and pride. Away from their families, these guardians of our nation illuminate our lives with their dedication," the prime minister posted on X.
"A special Diwali. Papa [?] and lots of pyaar from people who bring light into my life everyday.Have a great year,everyone. #happydiwali," Masaba wrote on Instagram.
The community of the US Embassy in India celebrates Diwali with US Ambassador to India Eric Garcetti on Sunday with festive lights, sweets, and rangoli.
The officers and jawans of the 76 Battalion of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) celebrated the festival of Diwali by lighting candles and bursting some minor firecrackers away from their homes in Jammu.