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Assam Governor and CM Extend Wishes for Kali Puja and Diwali

By PTI

Assam Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya and Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma greeted people on Sunday during Kali Puja and Diwali, wishing them happiness, good health and prosperity. In separate messages, the leaders highlighted the festival’s symbolism of the triumph of good over evil and expressed hope that its light would bring progress, harmony and unity. Acharya said he hoped the blessings of Goddess Kali would bring peace, happiness, good health and prosperity to every household in the state. He described Diwali as a celebration of light, hope and renewal, noting that it symbolizes the victory of righteousness over darkness and that its radiance would fill people’s lives with optimism and strengthen unity, amity and brotherhood. The governor also urged people to celebrate responsibly with an environment‑conscious approach and to contribute to a cleaner and greener Assam. On Saturday, Acharya, accompanied by his wife Kumud Devi, celebrated Diwali with personnel of the Sashastra Seema Bal at its Frontier Headquarters in Sonapur. He lit the ceremonial lamp and remarked that security personnel often remain away from their families during festivals while performing their duties to ensure the safety of the nation, and that their commitment, courage and sacrifices enable millions of citizens to celebrate festivals in peace and tranquillity. In a social media post, Sarma urged people to illuminate their lives with a renewed resolve for progress and prosperity. “No matter how deep the darkness, a single lamp has the power to dispel it. The lamps lit to welcome Lord Shri Ram’s return to Ayodhya kept this truth alive,” he said. “Let us resolve, on this festival of lights, to illuminate every home, every courtyard and every life with a new light of progress, faith and prosperity.”