Badal greets people on Diwali

Chandigarh, November 2, 2013: Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal today extended his warm wishes to all the Punjabis living across the world on the sacred occasion of the festival of lights- Diwali.

In his message, the Chief Minister said that since centuries Diwali- a festival of love and prosperity has been celebrated by us with utmost devotion and full religious zeal. He said that the sparkling lights of Diwali not only illuminate every household but it was also a symbol of the victory of light over darkness, good over evil and hope over despair. He hoped that ‘May this Diwali once again bring peace, prosperity and happiness to the people besides strengthening the bonds of communal harmony, peace and brotherhood amongst them’.

The Chief Minister also appealed to the people to celebrate Diwali with traditional fervor and gaiety rising above the parochial considerations of caste, color, creed and religion thereby cementing the bonds of amity and goodwill.