US President Donald Trump, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and other world leaders extend Diwali greetings on Monday as India celebrated the festival of light with fervour.
As people across the country are celebrating Diwali with sweets and smiles, Bollywood stars are also leaving no chance to spam social media with their festive wishes and stunning traditional looks.
Union Minister and Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) Chief Chirag Paswan on Monday extended greetings on the occasion of Diwali, hoping the festival brings energy, prosperity, and good health to all.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath visited Ayodhya on Monday to extend Diwali greetings to residents, distributing sweets on behalf of the state government. He further highlighted the city's commitment to cleanliness and unity during the Festival of Lights.
In a post on X, PM Modi said, "Greetings on the occasion of Diwali. May this festival of lights illuminate our lives with harmony, happiness and prosperity. May the spirit of positivity prevail all around us."
The Border Security Force (BSF) organised a vibrant Diwali Mela at its Humhama campus in Budgam to bring joy to the families of jawans deployed on duty at the Line of Control (LOC).
BJP spokesperson ANS Prasad criticised Udhayanidhi Stalin for extending Diwali wishes exclusively to "those who have faith," alleging that it reflects the DMK's persistent anti-Hindu stance.
The US administration led by the US President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris on Thursday extended greetings on the auspicious occasion of Diwali.
Starmer shared a photo of himself holding a plate of diyas (earthen lamps), with his residence at 10 Downing Street beautifully adorned with marigold flowers and 'rangoli.'
Saira Banu extended her Diwali wishes to fans by sharing adorable throwback pictures with her late husband, the legendary actor Dilip Kumar, remembering their special moments together.