Lt Governor, CM, Dy CM, Ministers greet people on Holi

Srinagar, Mar 3: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has extended his heartiest greetings to the people on the eve of Holi which will be celebrated Wednesday (March 04).
In a message, the Lieutenant Governor said: “On the festive occasion of Holi, I convey my warm greetings to the people. I hope that the festival of colours, which is celebrated with traditional fervour, heralds happiness and success for all.
May this festival of colours, bring joy and prosperity in the society and foster the spirit of harmony amongst our citizens.”
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has extended his warm greetings to the people of Jammu and Kashmir on the auspicious occasion of Holi.
In his felicitation message, the Chief Minister described Holi as a vibrant celebration that symbolises togetherness, joy and the triumph of harmony over discord.
He expressed hope that the “Festival of Colors” would further strengthen communal harmony, promote mutual respect and deepen the enduring bonds of brotherhood across the region.
The Chief Minister prayed for sustained peace, prosperity and progress in Jammu and Kashmir, and expressed confidence that the festival would usher in renewed hope and happiness for all residents.
Deputy Chief Minister, Surinder Choudhary, extended warm Holi greetings to the people of Jammu and Kashmir, wishing for joy and prosperity to all.
In his message, the Deputy Chief Minister said that Holi holds deep religious and cultural significance and is celebrated with great fervour and enthusiasm by the people cutting across religious and social lines.
“My warm greetings to all. May this auspicious occasion fill our lives with colours of joy, strength and good health,” he said.
He observed that Jammu and Kashmir has always stood as an example of harmony, mutual respect and brotherhood, where people wholeheartedly participate in each other’s festivals and celebrations, reinforcing the spirit of unity in diversity.
The Deputy Chief Minister expressed hope that the festival would further strengthen communal harmony, promote peace and deepen bonds of love and understanding among all sections of society.
Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education, Sakeena Itoo jhas also extended warm greetings to the people of Jammu and Kashmir on the joyous occasion of Holi-festival of colours.
In her greetings, the Minister said that Holi symbolizes unity, harmony and triumph of goodness, encouraging people to celebrate the festival with mutual respect, compassion and spirit of togetherness. “These cultural festivals strengthen our social fabric by promoting inclusiveness and brotherhood across communities”, she said.
The Minister prayed that this festival of colours brings joy, prosperity and renewed positivity to every household and fills lives with colours of optimism and strengthens bonds of unity across regions.
She also prayed for peace, progress and prosperity of entire Jammu and Kashmir.
Minister for Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs (FCS&CA), Transport, IT, Youth Services and Sports, Satish Sharma, extended warm greetings to the people of Jammu and Kashmir on the auspicious occasion of Holi.
In his message, the Minister said that Holi, the vibrant festival of colours, symbolizes the victory of truth over falsehood and good over evil. He noted that the festival, celebrated with great enthusiasm across the country, reinforces the spirit of unity, love, compassion and brotherhood among communities and strengthens the bonds of togetherness in society.
Satish Sharma highlighted that Jammu and Kashmir has always been a shining example of communal harmony and composite culture, where festivals of all faiths are celebrated with mutual respect and shared joy. He said that Holi offers an opportunity to renew relationships, forgive past differences and move forward with a spirit of positivity and cooperation.
“May the colours of Holi fill our lives with hope, optimism and renewed energy. Let this festival inspire us to rise above divisions and work collectively for peace, prosperity and overall development of Jammu and Kashmir,” the Minister stated.
The Minister also urged the citizens, especially the youth, to celebrate the festival in a responsible and eco-friendly manner, promoting water conservation and avoiding any practices that may cause inconvenience or harm to others.
He prayed for the well-being, happiness and success of the people and extended his best wishes for a safe and joyous Holi to all.