JK LG CM greet people on Diwali eve

Jammu, Nov 7 (PTI) Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Saturday separately greeted the people on the eve of the Diwali festival.

    In his message, Sinha said, "On the auspicious occasion of Deepawali, I extend warm greetings and best wishes to all."

    He said, "The festival of Deepawali celebrates the eternal victory of light over darkness, virtue over vice, and justice over injustice."

    Urging people to extend support and happiness to those in need, Sinha prayed that the festival bring happiness and prosperity to all and illuminate their lives with lights of hope and joy.

    Extending warm greetings to the people of Jammu and Kashmir and to all those celebrating Diwali across the country and abroad, 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.

    Abdullah 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.

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