Srinagar: Chief Minister, Mehbooba Mufti and national conference leaders—Farooq Abdullah and Omar Abdullah—have greeted people of the State on the occasion of Baisakhi.
In her message, Mehbooba Mufti said Baisakhi symbolizes harvesting of the hard labour and celebrating it with harmony and brotherhood adds colour to its festivity. She said festivals like Baisakhi strengthen the bonds of love among people and nurture amity and harmony. The Chief Minister prayed for peace and prosperity of the state on this occasion.
In a message, Dr Farooq Abdullah extended his greetings to the people, especially “Sikh Sangat” and expressed the hope that the festival, which is being observed as New Year as also the founding day of Khalsa Panth, will be celebrated in true spirit of the State’s composite culture.
Highlighting the State’s glorious heritage of religious harmony and cultural diversity, National Conference Working President Omar Abdullah also extended greetings to the people and prayed for peace and tranquility.