Chief Fire Officer Bhubaneswar, Ramesh Chandra Majhi, said all the arrangements have been made to tackle any incident during the wee hours of the Diwali. Temporary fire stations have been set up across Bhubaneshwar, and 16 teams of police are patrolling the city to ensure public safety.
Madhya Pradesh Chef Minister Mohan Yadav extended warm wishes on the auspicious occasion of Diwali, while urging the citizens of India to adopt the "Swadeshi" approach.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday highlighted Ayodhya's remarkable transformation from a city once humiliated and politically neglected to a vibrant, globally recognized centre of faith and culture following the recent Deepotsav celebrations.
The convicted spy had been found guilty of moharebeh (waging war against God) and corruption on earth, charges that carry the death penalty under Iranian law. The man was hanged on Saturday in the holy city of Qom, south of Tehran.
In a post on X, Vadra described Diwali as a celebration of joy and light, expressing hope that the sacred occasion inspires positivity and harmony across the nation.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday extended greetings to all the citizens on the occasion of Diwali, wishing for new energy, positivity, and prosperity in everyone's lives.
In a post shared on X, Gandhi said, "Heartfelt Diwali greetings to all fellow citizens. May India be illuminated by the lamps of happiness, and may every courtyard be filled with the light of joy, prosperity, and love."
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath visited Ayodhya on Monday to extend Diwali greetings to residents, distributing sweets on behalf of the state government. He further highlighted the city's commitment to cleanliness and unity during the Festival of Lights.