STATE TIMES NEWS
SRINAGAR: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday extended warm greetings to the people of Jammu and Kashmir and to all those celebrating the festival of Diwali across the country and beyond.
In his message, the Chief Minister said that Diwali, the festival of lights, signifies the triumph of good over evil and the victory of truth and righteousness. He noted that the festival is a celebration of hope and harmony, symbolizing the enduring values of compassion, unity and mutual respect that enrich India’s diverse cultural heritage.
Omar Abdullah expressed hope that the festival would bring joy, peace and prosperity to every home.
“May this Diwali usher in a new era of happiness, peace, and progress for Jammu and Kashmir and the entire country,” the Chief Minister said.
Minister for Jal Shakti, Forest, Ecology & Environment and Tribal Affairs, Javed Ahmed Rana has extended his heartfelt greetings to the people on the joyous occasion of Diwali.
In his message, Rana said that Diwali symbolizes the victory of light over darkness and good over evil. He urged everyone to celebrate the festival with love, harmony, and a spirit of togetherness.
“May this Diwali bring peace, prosperity, and happiness to all. Let us also remember to share our joy with the less privileged and keep our environment clean and safe,” he said.
He underlined the tradition of celebrating festivals in an atmosphere of amity and brotherhood and called for strengthening same in Jammu and Kashmir.
He said the occasion teaches us to rededicate ourselves in the service of people, reaffirm our commitment towards brotherhood and selfless service to humanity.
In a heartfelt message imbued with light and goodwill, the Director School Education, Jammu, Naseem Javaid Chowdhary extended warm greetings to the students, teaching fraternity and all officers and officials of the department on the auspicious occasion of Diwali.
He described Diwali as “a festival where the outer illumination mirrors an inner awakening” – a reminder that education, too, is an act of lighting lamps in the corridors of the mind. Mr. Chowdhary urged the teaching community to continue being custodians of that sacred flame which dispels ignorance and nurtures wisdom.
To the students, he conveyed that every spark of learning they kindle today becomes the guiding lantern of tomorrow. He further wished that this Diwali bring peace, prosperity and renewed purpose to every home and every classroom across the Jammu region.
“May the triumph of light over darkness inspire us all to make knowledge our Diya and compassion our fragrance,” the Director said, concluding his message of hope and harmony.