Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant extended his greetings to the people on the occasion of Diwali and the upcoming festive season, calling upon citizens to uphold the spirit of "Vocal for Local" to make the state truly Swayampurna.
"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," Rijiju posted on X.
Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel will mark the beginning of Vikram Samvat 2082, the traditional Hindu New Year, by offering prayers and extending greetings to citizens across the state on October 22.
Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong extended warm greetings to citizens on the occasion of Deepavali, sharing a heartfelt video wishing everyone a "bright and meaningful Festival of Lights ahead."
President of India Droupadi Murmu and Vice-President CP Radhakrishnan on Sunday extended greetings to the nation on the eve of Diwali, wishing joy, prosperity, and peace to all citizens in India and abroad.
Speaking to reporters, Vijayvargiya said, "I have been enjoying participating in these celebrations for thirty-five years, especially enjoying Raksha Bandhan and Diwali with them..."
Addressing citizens ahead of the festival of lights, CM Dhami called upon the people to participate actively in the state's journey toward sustainable development, while keeping the spirit of Diwali alive through responsible celebration.
Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Sunday held the 'Bengaluru Nadige' (Walk for Bengaluru) program at the Koramangala park in Bengaluru, where he interacted with locals, listening to their concerns.
The campaign, which aims to institutionalise cleanliness, reduce pendency, and promote efficient record management, has received enthusiastic participation from postal circles, regional offices, postal divisions, sorting offices and post offices at all levels from Head Post Offices to Bra
In the spirit of Diwali and aligned with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's "Vocal for Local" initiative, several prominent film and television personalities have come forward to support local businesses, encouraging citizens to shop locally and celebrate Indian entrepreneurship.
The Afghanistan cricket team paid tribute to the victims of the tragic airstrike in Paktika province, which claimed the lives of several local citizens, including three cricketers, in an attack "carried out by the Pakistani regime," ahead of their one-off Test against Zimbabwe.
Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Saturday morning conducted the "Bengaluru Nadige (Walk for Bengaluru)" program at Venkayya Eco Park in the KR Puram assembly constituency.