Union Ministers JP Nadda and Jitendra Singh on Monday extended their greetings to the nation on the occasion of Diwali, wishing new light and hope to all countrymen.
In a post on X, Union Health Minister Nadda prayed for the darkness of ignorance to be dispelled by the light of knowledge.
“I extend my heartfelt wishes of Alok Purb Diwali to all fellow countrymen. On this sacred occasion of Deepotsav, may the darkness of ignorance be dispelled by the light of knowledge in everyone’s life. I wish you a life filled with happiness, progress, and auspiciousness. I pray to Mother Mahalakshmi Ji to bless everyone with happiness, prosperity, and good health. Happy Diwali!” Nadda posted.
Minister of State for Science and Technology Jitendra Singh added, “May this festival of lights bring new light and new hopes into your life. Heartfelt Diwali greetings to all fellow countrymen.”
Earlier, President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi also extended Diwali greetings. President Murmu described the festival as “an occasion for self-reflection and self-improvement” and urged citizens to support the deprived and celebrate in an environment-friendly and safe manner.
PM Modi encouraged people to buy domestically made ‘Swadeshi’ products during the festival to support local artisans. “Let’s mark this festive season by celebrating the hard work, creativity, and innovation of 140 crore Indians. Let’s buy Indian products and say—Garv Se Kaho Yeh Swadeshi Hai! Share what you bought on social media to inspire others,” he wrote on X.
Diwali, the festival of lights, symbolises the spiritual victory of Dharma over Adharma, light over darkness, good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance. Celebrated across India with great enthusiasm, people light diyas and candles and offer prayers to Lord Lakshmi.
-ANI