CM, Governor and Speaker greet people on Diwali and Bandi Chhor Divas
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, Governor Gulab Chand Kataria and Vidhan Sabha Speaker Kultar Singh Sandhwan have extended greetings to people across the globe on Diwali and Bandi Chhor Divas.
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Sunday extended greetings to all Punjabis living across the world on the occasion of Diwali and Bandi Chhor Divas. He expressed hope that this sacred festival of lights would bring joy, laughter and prosperity to every home.
The Chief Minister appealed to the people to celebrate a green Diwali without harming the environment so that the goal of making the state 'Rangla Punjab' once again could be fulfilled. He called for strengthening communal harmony by shunning discrimination based on caste, colour and creed.
Citing Bandi Chhor Divas, the Chief Minister said that the sixth master Sri Guru Hargobind Sahib Ji had liberated 52 kings from the Gwalior Fort in the year 1612. He said that this step of Guru Sahib inspires the world to stand against injustice and oppression.
Meanwhile, Punjab Governor Gulab Chand Kataria called upon the people to make joint efforts to eradicate drugs from Punjab and Chandigarh. The Governor said that a conscious society, a healthy younger generation and a secure future are the real foundation of our progress. He wished good health, peace and happiness for the people.
Vidhan Sabha Speaker Kultar Singh Sandhwan also conveyed his greetings to the people on these festivals. He said that these days give a message of establishing the supremacy of righteousness over evil and spreading light by removing the darkness of ignorance.
The Speaker advised the people to follow the path of truth shown by Lord Rama. He said that maintaining mutual unity is essential for the welfare of humanity and these happiness should be shared while upholding the cultural heritage and law and order of the state.
Key developments
- CM Bhagwant Mann, Governor Gulab Chand Kataria and Speaker Kultar Singh Sandhwan greeted people on Diwali and Bandi Chhor Divas.
- The Chief Minister appealed for a green Diwali to protect the environment.
- Governor Kataria called for joint efforts to eradicate drugs from Punjab and Chandigarh.
