Examiner Bureau | Srinagar:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Saturday extended warm Diwali greetings to people, highlighting the festival’s enduring message of the triumph of light over darkness, goodness over evil and hope over despair.
In his message, Prime Minister Modi expressed hope that the festival would inspire people to spread kindness, embrace positivity and work collectively towards a brighter and more prosperous future.
“Dear fellow citizen, warm greetings on the auspicious occasion of Diwali! This festival celebrates the eternal victory of light over darkness, goodness over evil and hope over despair,” the Prime Minister said in a message posted on the Government of India’s Jan Sampark Portal.
He said Diwali was also an occasion to cherish the country’s rich traditions and strengthen bonds of togetherness.
“May Diwali illuminate every home with happiness, harmony and prosperity. May this festive season inspire us to spread kindness, embrace positivity and work toward a brighter future,” he said.
Modi urged people to move forward with renewed energy and determination towards building a prosperous and ‘Viksit Bharat’.
Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha also extended his greetings to the people on the occasion of Deepawali, calling upon them to reaffirm their commitment to compassion, solidarity and the welfare of all sections of society.
In his message, the LG said the festival symbolised the victory of virtue over vice and justice over injustice. He urged people to reach out to those in need and share the joy of the festival with them.
“I pray that Maa Lakshmi, Bhagwan Ganesh, and Prabhu Shri Ram bring their blessings to every home. May the festival bring happiness and prosperity to all and illuminate their lives with lights of hope and joy,” Sinha said.
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah extended his greetings to the people of Jammu and Kashmir and to all those celebrating Diwali across the country and abroad.
In his message, the Chief Minister said the festival of lights symbolised the triumph of good over evil and the victory of truth and righteousness. He observed that Diwali carried an enduring message of hope, harmony and compassion while reinforcing the values of unity and mutual respect that define India’s rich cultural diversity.
Omar expressed hope that the festival 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.
