Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and several other Union Ministers on Sunday extended Diwali greetings to citizens, wishing them happiness, prosperity, good health and peace on the occasion of the festival of lights.
In a post on X, Amit Shah conveyed his wishes to fellow citizens and expressed hope that the festival would bring renewed energy, enthusiasm and prosperity into their lives.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh also extended his greetings, praying for happiness, good health and well-being in every household. He said Diwali should inspire people to strengthen the values of mutual love, harmony, service and unity.
Union Health Minister J P Nadda wished citizens wisdom, prosperity, good health and abundance. Invoking the blessings of Goddess Lakshmi, he expressed hope that happiness, peace and prosperity would remain in every household.
Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari extended greetings on the occasion of Lakshmi Pujan, praying for wealth, prosperity, happiness and peace for all.
Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan also conveyed his wishes, seeking the blessings of Lord Ganesha and Goddess Lakshmi for every household. He expressed hope that the festival would bring happiness, success and positive energy into people’s lives.
Meanwhile, Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy Pralhad Joshi extended greetings on Naraka Chaturdashi, expressing hope that the occasion would dispel the darkness of ignorance and spread the light of knowledge. He also wished citizens happiness, peace, prosperity and good health.
The five-day Diwali celebrations began with Dhanteras on November 6, followed by Choti Diwali on November 7. The main festival and Lakshmi Puja are being observed on November 8, followed by Govardhan Puja on November 10 and Bhai Dooj on November 11.
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