Modi's visit to troops along LoC left them ecstatic and proud

After celebrating Diwali with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Army personnel guarding the Line of Control in Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir were ecstatic and said they are happy and proud after his surprise visit.

Modi visited the border district in Jammu region, his first to Jammu and Kashmir after the abrogation of Article 370, coinciding with Infantry Day celebrations.

The prime minister interacted with the soldiers at B G Brigade headquarters in the town.

Though a majority of the jubilant soldiers avoided comment on the prime minister's visit, only a few talked to the reporters in a hurry while leaving the venue.

"We have never thought of meeting the prime minister whose visit make our Diwali a memorable one," one of the soldiers told reporters while leaving the venue after the departure of Modi.

He said the visit of Modi was a big surprise and "we are feeling happy and proud after meeting him."