Srinagar: Governor Satya Pal Malik and National Conference president Farooq Abdullah and party vice president Omar Abdullah have extended warm greetings to the people on Diwali, the festival of lights, and hoped that this auspicious occasion would be a harbinger of peace, progress and prosperity in the State.
In his message of greetings, Governor observed that this festival symbolizes the triumph of truth and righteousness over falsehood and of good over evil and highlights the ethos and high values of the country’s civilization history.
Governor hoped that the festival would further strengthen the bonds of communal harmony, brotherhood, amity, tranquility and secularism, which are the hallmarks of our glorious composite cultural traditions and prayed for the well-being of the people of the State.
In a message, Farooq wished prosperity to the State and happiness to its people. He highlighted the spirit of celebrating festivals in an atmosphere of amity and brotherhood and called for strengthening this tradition. He also prayed for the peace and tranquility in the State.
In a separate message, Omar said, “May this Diwali bring peace, prosperity and happiness in the life of people of State.” He stressed on the need for strengthening harmony and brotherhood in the glorious traditions of the State’s pluralistic ethos.
Omar Abdullah hoped that the festival would be celebrated with fervor and gaiety.
National Conference Provincial President Mr Devender Singh Rana also felicitated the people on the festival of lights, saying Diwali is one of the captivating festivals, providing occasion for merriment.
He described the festival as celebration of the victory of light over darkness and good over evil and wished the people joyous and prosperous Diwali.
