Lt Governor, CM, ministers greet people on Diwali

Jammu, Nov 7: The Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha has greeted the people on the eve of Deepawali.
In his message, the Lieutenant Governor has said: “On the auspicious occasion of Deepawali, I extend warm greetings and best wishes to all.
The festival of Deepawali celebrates the eternal victory of light over darkness, virtue over vice, and justice over injustice. On this joyous occasion, let us rededicate ourselves to bringing happiness and prosperity into the lives of all citizens, spreading the warmth of compassion and solidarity.
Let us reach out to extend support and happiness to those in need. 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.”
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has also extended warm 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 that Diwali, the festival of lights, symbolises the triumph of good over evil and the victory of truth and righteousness. He observed that the festival conveys the enduring message of hope, harmony and compassion, while reinforcing the values of unity and mutual respect that define India’s rich cultural diversity.
The Chief Minister 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.
Minister for Health and Medical Education and Social Welfare, Sakeena Itoo has also extended warm greetings to the people on the joyous occasion of Diwali.
In her greetings, the Minister said that Diwali, the festival of lights, symbolises the triumph of good over evil, hope over despair and knowledge over ignorance. She said the festival carries a timeless message of peace, compassion, harmony and mutual respect, which continues to strengthen the bonds of brotherhood and communal harmony in society.
The Minister expressed hope that the festival would usher in peace, prosperity, happiness and well-being for all, while inspiring people to uphold the values of love, tolerance and togetherness.
The Minister wished that the festival of Diwali brings renewed hope, good health and prosperity to every household across Jammu and Kashmir.
Minister for Agriculture Production, Finance, Mining and Cooperative Departments, Javid Ahmad Dar, has also extended his warm greetings and felicitations to the people of Jammu and Kashmir, particularly the Hindu and Sikh communities, on the auspicious occasions of Diwali and Bandi Chhor Diwas.
In his message, the Minister wished that these festivals bring peace, happiness, prosperity and well-being to every household, while spreading the light of hope, compassion and goodwill across the region.
He said that Diwali, symbolising the triumph of light over darkness and good over evil, conveys an enduring message of righteousness, positivity and the victory of truth. Similarly, Bandi Chhor Diwas commemorates the values of freedom, sacrifice, compassion and standing up for justice, making both occasions deeply significant in promoting universal human values.
Javid Dar called upon people from all sections of society to uphold the cherished traditions of brotherhood, tolerance and communal harmony and contribute collectively towards building a peaceful, inclusive and prosperous Jammu and Kashmir.
The Minister extended his heartfelt wishes for a joyous Diwali and a blessed Bandi Chhor Diwas to all.