Union Ministers on Monday extended their greetings for Diwali, describing the festival of lights as a symbol of the victory of light over darkness.
Diwali represents the spiritual triumph of Dharma over Adharma, good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance. Celebrated with great enthusiasm across the country, people light diyas and candles and offer prayers to Lord Lakshmi.
Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal shared on X, “Heartfelt Diwali greetings to all fellow citizens! May this sacred festival, symbolising the triumph of light over darkness and truth over untruth, bring happiness, prosperity, health, and renewed energy into the lives of all of us.”
Union Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep Singh Puri wished citizens happiness and prosperity, saying, “Heartiest congratulations and best wishes to all of you on the sacred festival of Diwali, a symbol of the victory of light over darkness, truth over untruth, and righteousness over unrighteousness. May this sacred festival bring happiness and prosperity to everyone’s life.”
Union Minister for Food and Civil Supplies Pralhad Joshi highlighted the importance of social harmony. “Heartfelt greetings on the auspicious occasion of Diwali. May the festival bring peace, prosperity, and positivity to every home and strengthen the bonds of harmony in our society,” he said.
Union Minister for Communications Jyotiraditya M. Scindia wrote on X, “Heartfelt greetings to all my fellow countrymen! May this grand festival of lights illuminate your lives with happiness, prosperity, and renewed energy, and by the grace of Lord Shri Ram, may our nation continue to advance steadfastly on the path of progress and glory.”
Union Parliamentary Affairs and Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju also extended greetings, wishing love, peace, and harmony across the country. “To all my fellow citizens, Happy Diwali! May the divine glow of diyas bring warmth, happiness & success to every home. May this festival inspire us to spread love, peace & harmony across our nation,” he posted on X.
Earlier, President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi also extended Diwali greetings, wishing happiness and prosperity for all.
-IANS