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.
In a post on social media platform X, the Delhi CM described the programme as a cultural awakening of Hindu festivals and called it a moment of resurgence of faith, self-pride, and eternal tradition.
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.
Karva Chauth, a popular Hindu festival celebrated by married women across India, is estimated to have generated business worth Rs 28,000 crore nationwide, with Delhi alone contributing around Rs 8,000 crore, according to the trade body Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT).