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Ayodhya's Record Diwali Glow; Soldiers Light Up LoC!
UPDATED: Oct 20, 2025 09:27 IST
This special report details India's Diwali festivities, focusing on the grand Deepotsav 2025 in Ayodhya, led by Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, and celebrations by soldiers on the nation's borders. Addressing the event, CM Yogi Adityanath stated, ‘Today, Uttar Pradesh does not have to face an identity crisis. We are now lighting lamps where bullets were once fired’. The bulletin highlights Ayodhya setting two new Guinness World Records, one for the largest display of oil lamps with over 26.17 lakh diyas lit along the Saryu river. The report covers the spectacular laser shows, Ramayana-themed tableaux, and cultural performances that marked the event. It also features visuals of Indian Army and BSF jawans celebrating the festival with patriotic fervour in Jammu and Kashmir and at the Attari border.
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