New Delhi [India], November 14 (ANI): Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday celebrated Diwali by lighting an earthen lamp in the honour of jawans stationed at the border areas.

He also expressed his gratitude to the kins of the soldiers, saying that country will forever be indebted to their sacrifice.

Also Read | Kali Puja 2020: West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee Takes Part in Puja Ceremony at Her Residence.

"On the call of Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Diwali, lit earthen lamp in the honour of our brave jawans deployed at the borders to guard our nation. I also express gratitude to kins of our soldiers, nation will forever be indebted to your sacrifice,' Amit Shah wrote on Twitter.

Earlier on Friday, PM Modi had urged the countrymen to light a diya for the soldiers guarding the nation. (ANI)

Also Read | Diwali 2020 in Delhi: Defying NGT Ban, Locals Burst Firecrackers in Parts of Capital (Watch Video).

(The above story is verified and authored by ANI staff, ANI is South Asia's leading multimedia news agency with over 100 bureaus in India, South Asia and across the globe. ANI brings the latest news on Politics and Current Affairs in India & around the World, Sports, Health, Fitness, Entertainment, & News. The views appearing in the above post do not reflect the opinions of LatestLY)