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Op Sindoor success makes festivals vibrant: PM
The New Indian Express Vijayawada
|October 27, 2025
PRIME Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday described the Chhath festival, being widely observed across Bihar and other states, as reflecting India’s cultural and social unity, with devotees from all castes performing rituals together.
In his monthly radio programme, ‘Maan Ki Baat’, Modi extended greetings on Chhath puja and said festivals have become more vibrant this year due to success of Operation Sindoor and steps taken to eradicate the Maoist menace.
“The Mahaparva of Chhath is areflection of the deep unity between culture, nature, and society. Every section of society comes together at the Chhath ghats,” the PM said. “This sight is the most beautiful example of India’s social unity. No matter where you are, within the country or in any corner of the world, if you get the opportunity, do participate in the Chhath festival,” he said.
This story is from the October 27, 2025 edition of The New Indian Express Vijayawada.
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