SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Saturday extended Diwali greetings to the people of Jammu and Kashmir and others celebrating the festival across the country and abroad, wishing them happiness, peace and prosperity.
In his message on the eve of Deepawali, the Lieutenant Governor described the festival as a celebration of the victory of light over darkness, virtue over vice and justice over injustice.
He called upon people to rededicate themselves to bringing happiness and prosperity into the lives of all citizens and to promote compassion and solidarity.
The Lieutenant Governor also urged people to reach out to those in need and extend support to them.
He prayed that Maa Lakshmi, Bhagwan Ganesh and Prabhu Shri Ram bless every household, expressing hope that the festival would fill people’s lives with hope and joy.
Meanwhile, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said Diwali symbolised the triumph of good over evil and the victory of truth and righteousness.
He observed that the festival conveyed an enduring message of hope, harmony and compassion while reinforcing the values of unity and mutual respect that define India’s cultural diversity.
The Chief Minister expressed hope that Diwali would bring happiness, peace and prosperity to every household.
“May the festival of Diwali illuminate every home with happiness and usher in peace, prosperity and progress in Jammu and Kashmir and across the country,” he said.
