Itanagar, Nov 8 (PTI) Arunachal Pradesh Governor K T Parnaik on Sunday greeted people on Diwali and urged them to

Itanagar, Nov 8 (PTI) Arunachal Pradesh Governor K T Parnaik on Sunday greeted people on Diwali and urged them to

Itanagar, Nov 8 (PTI) Arunachal Pradesh Governor K T Parnaik on Sunday greeted people on Diwali and urged them to

Itanagar, Nov 8 (PTI) Arunachal Pradesh Governor K T Parnaik on Sunday greeted people on Diwali and urged them to celebrate the festival of lights in an environment-friendly manner by avoiding firecrackers.

    Parnaik hoped the festival of lights would bring peace, prosperity, happiness and strengthen the bonds of unity and brotherhood, according to a statement issued by Lok Bhavan here.

    Diwali, he said, symbolises the triumph of good over evil, light over darkness and knowledge over ignorance, while promoting compassion, kindness, righteousness and harmony among communities.

    The governor appealed to citizens to observe a clean and pollution-free Diwali and urged them to follow the "principles of Mission LiFE (Lifestyle for Environment) and the Nationwide Green Diwali Campaign 2026, with a slogan - Say No to Crackers, Yes to Clean Air", the statement said.

    He encouraged people to light traditional earthen lamps and energy-efficient lights instead of bursting firecrackers, minimise the use of single-use plastics, segregate waste and support locally made products.

    The governor also called upon educational institutions, resident welfare associations and community organisations to promote environmentally responsible celebrations.

    The divine light of Diwali should inspire everyone to work towards a greener, healthier, more compassionate and prosperous Arunachal Pradesh, he added.

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