In a post on X, CM Nitish Kumar said, "Congratulations and best wishes to the people of the state and the country on Dhanteras. May the grace of Mahalakshmi remain upon everyone.
Dhanteras is dedicated to worshipping Siddhi Vinayak, another name for Lord Ganesha, the Goddess of wealth, Mahalakshmi and Kuber, the God of wealth and prosperity. It is deemed an auspicious day to make new purchases.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday extended heartfelt greetings to the people of the state on Dhanteras, wishing them happiness, prosperity, and good health.
Himachal Pradesh Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla visited the Nari Sewa Sadan and Balika Ashram at Mashobra near Shimla on Friday. He extended warm Diwali greetings to the women and girls residing there. Lady Governor and Chairperson of the State Red Cross Hospital Welfare Section Janaki Shukl
BJP spokesperson ANS Prasad criticised Udhayanidhi Stalin for extending Diwali wishes exclusively to "those who have faith," alleging that it reflects the DMK's persistent anti-Hindu stance.
Minister of State for External Affairs and Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Kirti Vardhan Singh, met with the President of Uganda, Yoweri Kaguta Museveni and conveyed the personal greetings of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Sunday attended the Diwali Fair organised by the International Vaishya Mahasammelan at GMS Road, Dehradun, and extended his warm greetings to all present on the festival of lights
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday joined the party's Auto Wing 'Diwali Milan' event at the AAP headquarters, where he met and interacted with auto drivers, listened to their grievances, and extended festive greetings, according to an official AAP release.