Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly Speaker Kuldeep Singh Pathania on Sunday extended his heartfelt greetings to the state and the nation on the occasion of Diwali, the festival of lights, said the release.
Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh, Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, extended heartfelt Diwali greetings to the people of the state on Saturday, urging them to celebrate the festival with joy, unity, and enthusiasm.
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.