New Delhi, Oct 23 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi has this Diwali chosen a unique way of bringing extra cheer to the jawans guarding the nation’s frontiers far from their loved ones --- launching a campaign to urge and invite people to send letters and messages to the Armed Forces on occasion. The Prime Minister is leading the #Sandesh2Soldiers campaign by sharing through social media a special video featuring his appeal to the people. ‘’When 1.25 billion people stand in solidarity with jawans, the strength of our armed forces multiplies by 1.25 billion times,’’ he said Within hours, the video has generated tremendous interest on platforms such as Twitter and Facebook. People can send messages to soldiers on the Narendra Modi App, through MyGov.in, and also through All India Radio. Doordarshan will also be mounting a programme to share people’s emotions with the Armed Forces. A special module has been launched on the Narendra Modi App, which enables people to send greetings or their hand-written messages to the Armed Forces. The #Sandesh2Soldiers campaign is expected to generate increased interaction between the people and the Armed Forces. Earlier this month, at an event in Bhopal, the Prime Minister had focussed on the human element of the brave jawans. His appeal to people to applaud jawans when they meet them, has also created a buzz on social media. Since becoming Prime Minister, Narendra Modi has spent both Diwalis with the Armed Forces. UNI NAZ RSA 1116