Shivraj V. Patil greets people on Diwali

Chandigarh, November 2, 2013: On the auspicious occasion of Diwali, Punjab Governor and Administrator, UT, Chandigarh, Shivraj V. Patil greeted the people of Punjab and Chandigarh called for renewing the resolve to strengthen the forces of peace and sustaining the higher values of humanity for building a healthy and harmonious society.

In his message, he said that the festival of lights symbolises the victory of peace over conflict, good over evil, light over darkness and exhorts us to be truthful and righteous in our thoughts and deeds.

Patil appealed to the people to celebrate Diwali in the true tradition of our composite culture and in an atmosphere of peace and harmony, rising above narrow considerations of caste, creed and religion.