Srinagar, Nov 08: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and senior police officials on Sunday extended Diwali greetings to people, wishing happiness, peace, prosperity and communal harmony on the occasion.
In his message, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha expressed hope that the festival of lights would bring knowledge, energy, good health, happiness, peace and prosperity into people’s lives.
He also prayed that Maa Lakshmi, Bhagwan Ganesh and Prabhu Shri Ram bless every household and that the festival illuminate lives with hope, happiness and joy.
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah extended greetings to the people of Jammu and Kashmir and others celebrating Diwali across the country and abroad.
He expressed hope that the festival would bring happiness, peace and prosperity to every household while strengthening the bonds of harmony, goodwill and togetherness.
Meanwhile, Director General of Police, J&K, Nalin Prabhat, highlighted the spirit of Diwali with the message, “Lights of Happiness, Sweets of Prosperity, Memory of Fallen Heroes”.
He also paid tribute to police personnel who laid down their lives in the line of duty, remembering their supreme sacrifices on the occasion.
Inspector General of Police, Kashmir Zone, Sujit Kumar Singh, also greeted people on the occasion, wishing that the festival would usher in lasting peace, harmony and brotherhood in Jammu and Kashmir and across the country.
The greetings from the political and police leadership highlighted the festival’s message of peace, harmony, togetherness and remembrance of those who made the supreme sacrifice in service of the nation.
