Prime Minister Narendra Modi reached Himachal Pradesh’s Lepcha on Sunday as a part of his Diwali celebrations with security forces.(Image: X), PM Modi said a place where security forces are deployed is no less than a temple to him.(Image: X), The prime minister shared photographs of his interactions in which he is seen offering sweets to the soldiers.(Image: X), The PM has celebrated Diwali with soldiers since he was first elected to the office in 2014.(Image: X), The PM recounted the sacrifice made by fallen soldiers in past battles.(Image: X), Modi also spoke about the contribution of the security forces during times of natural disasters or distress(Image: X), The prime minister said India of the 21st century is moving towards self-reliance.(Image: X), Modi said that in troubled times, it was important to keep India’s borders secure.(Image: X)