J&K political leaders greet people on Diwali

Srinagar, Nov 11: Several political leaders in Jammu & Kashmir on Saturday greeted the people on the auspicious occasion of Diwali and prayed for communal harmony in the union territory.
Jammu and Kashmir National Conference President and Member of Parliament from Srinagar Dr Farooq Abdullah and Vice President Omar Abdullah have greeted the people on the auspicious occasion of Diwali, hoping the festival of lights will be celebrated with traditional harmony, enthusiasm and brotherhood.
In a message, the party president wished prosperity and happiness to the people of J&K. He highlighted the spirit of celebrating festivals in an atmosphere of amity and brotherhood and called for strengthening this tradition. “Such festivals showcase the cultural diversity and plurality of J&K. I hope the day increases the prospects of peace, and prosperity in Jammu and Kashmir in particular and the world in general. I wish people a very happy Diwali, hoping they will celebrate their happiness with the have-nots,” he said.
In a separate message, Omar Abdullah said, “May this Diwali strengthen the bond of brotherhood and communal harmony in J&K. I wish people a very Happy Diwali, hoping that the day augurs well for everlasting peace and prosperity in J&K. He stressed on the need for strengthening harmony and brotherhood in the glorious traditions of the State’s pluralistic ethos.
Meanwhile, Party General Secretary Ali Muhammad Sagar, Additional General Secretaries Dr Sheikh Mustafa Kamal, Ajay Kumar Sadhotra, Qamar Ali Akhoon, Treasurer Shammi Oberoi, Provincial President Nasir Aslam Wani, Chief Spokesperson Tanvir Sadiq, Political Advisor to President Mushtaq Guroo, Political Advisor to VP Mudassar Shahmiri, Party MPs Muhammad Akbar Lone, Hasnain Masoodi; PP Jammu Rattan Lal Gupta have also greeted people on the auspicious occasion.
Apni party President Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari extended greetings to the people of Jammu and Kashmir on the eve of the Diwali festival.
In his felicitation message, he said, “I extend my warm greetings to the people of J&K, especially our Hindu brethren, on this revered occasion of Diwali, a festival of joy and happiness. This celebration, also known as the festival of lights, symbolises the victory of light over darkness and good over evil.”
“May this precious occasion bring joy and happiness to the lives of everyone in Jammu and Kashmir and beyond, and may this Diwali strengthen the bonds of brotherhood and communal harmony among people,” he prayed.
People’s Democratic Front (PDF) Chairman Hakeem Muhammad Yaseen while extending warm greetings to the people on the auspicious occasion of Diwali expressed heartfelt wishes that this auspicious festival brings about peace and prosperity to the region of Jammu and Kashmir.
In his message, Hakeem also expressed optimism that the festival will be celebrated with the traditional enthusiasm, communal harmony, and brotherhood that characterize the rich culture and ethos of the region.
He highlighted the significance of such festivals in showcasing the cultural diversity and plurality of Jammu and Kashmir. The PDF Chairman urged the people to take this occasion as an opportunity to reinforce harmony and brotherhood, aligning with the glorious traditions of J&K’s pluralistic ethos.