For the 11th consecutive year, the Prime Minister swapped the formal celebrations; Celebrates Diwali with Armed Forces

2025: A Naval First Aboard INS Vikrant: Breaking the pattern of visiting land borders, PM Modi celebrated Diwali 2025 aboard the INS Vikrant, India's first indigenously built aircraft carrier, off the coast of Goa and Karwar. The choice highlighted the nation's focus on maritime security and the success of the 'Aatma Nirbhar Bharat' (Self-Reliant India) initiative in defense manufacturing.