New Delhi, Sep 17 (PTI) Delhi Assembly premises on Thursday evening were illuminated with thousands of ‘diyas’ (earthen lamps) marking the 76th birthday of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
“The lighting of the diyas was organised as a mark of honour and respect for the Prime Minister and to commemorate the occasion, with the historic Assembly premises illuminated in the warm glow of thousands of earthen lamps,” it said.
Senior Assembly Secretariat officials also participated in the illumination of the “Ashirwad Ke Diye” programme.
Ruling BJP in Delhi organised various programmes throughout the day marking the occasion. Chief Minister Rekha Gupta also lit a ‘diya’ at Kartavya Path as part of the programme. PTI VIT AMJ AMJ
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