The Shillong Times. Prime Minister Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended Diwali greetings to the nation, wishing all citizens happiness, peace, and prosperity. Modi's Diwali message combines festive greetings with a tribute to soldiers, reaffirming his commitment to celebrating the occasion alongside armed forces personnel. Ahead of joining defence personnel to celebrate Diwali, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday extended greetings to all countrymen on the occasion of the festival of lights.