Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday extended warm greetings to the people of Jammu and Kashmir on the eve of Vijayadashami and Gandhi Jayanti. These significant occasions reflect a commitment to cultural values and unity.
In his message, the Lieutenant Governor said, “On the joyous occasion of Vijayadashami, I extend my warm greetings and good wishes to all for their happiness, well-being, and prosperity. Vijayadashami symbolises the victory of good over evil and righteousness over unrighteousness. May this sacred festival inspire us to work for unity, peace, and progress of the country and strengthen our spirit of harmony, brotherhood, and oneness.”
On the eve of Gandhi Jayanti, LG Sinha paid rich tributes to Mahatma Gandhi on his 156th birth anniversary. “I pay my heartfelt tribute to the Father of the Nation. This is an occasion for all of us to rededicate ourselves to internalize Bapuji’s ideals of peace, non-violence, truth, tolerance, compassion, and selfless service. Bapu dedicated his life for India’s freedom, social equity, and rural development. His concept of Swadeshi focused on self-reliance and promoting local production. I appeal to all people to buy Swadeshi products and support local artisans and cottage industries,” he said.
The Lieutenant Governor added, “On this momentous day, let us pledge to follow the path of truth and non-violence, promote peace and work for building a Viksit Bharat.”
Meanwhile, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah also conveyed greetings on Vijayadashami, calling it a festival that symbolizes the triumph of good over evil. “Dussehra inspires people to uphold the values of truth, righteousness, and justice under all circumstances. It conveys a timeless message of moral courage and harmony, vital for building a better society,” he said.
The Chief Minister also extended his warm greetings on Gandhi Jayanti. “Mahatma Gandhi’s timeless teachings of Satya, Ahimsa, peace, and humanity hold greater significance in today’s conflict-ridden world. Gandhi Ji waged an unwavering struggle against untouchability, caste discrimination, and inequality. His philosophy continues to inspire generations and remains a guiding light for building a tolerant, harmonious, and just society,” Omar Abdullah said.
He urged the people, especially the youth, to imbibe Gandhi Ji’s ideals and uphold values of peace, communal harmony, and brotherhood in their daily lives.
