Srinagar, Nov 04 (KNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi while addressing soldiers in Nowshera sector of Rajouri district on Thursday said that he was with them as a family member, not as the PM.

PM Modi, who arrived in Nowhsera sector today morning to celebrate Diwali with soldiers, said that he has brought blessing of crores of Indians with him.

PM Modi met soldiers in near the Line of Control in Rajouri on the occasion of Diwali, keeping up with his practice of spending the festival with Army personnel. 

"I am not here as your PM, but as a family member. I have brought blessings of crores of Indians," PM Modi said while addressing soldiers.

He said that the moment he landed here, his heart was filled with thrill. “This place where I am present is an example of your bravery. You have given a befitting reply to all the conspiracies here,” PM Modi said.

This is the second time PM Modi was celebrating Diwali with the army troops in the district.

In 2019, PM Modi celebrated Diwali at an Army division in Rajouri, and this time he is celebrating the festival with soldiers in Nowshera, which is close to the LoC. (KNS)