Madhya Pradesh Governor Mangubhai Patel and Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan have extended greetings to the people of the state on the occasion of Deepavali festival.
In his message, Patel said that festival of Deepavali gives us a message to move forward towards the light from the darkness. This festival inspires us to live with peace, harmony and unity. He prayed for happiness and prosperity of the people of the state on this occasion.
Extending heartiest greetings to the people of the state on the occasion of Deepavali, Chouhan said in his message that Deepavali is an iconic festival of Indian Culture.
Chouhan has greeted the citizens of the state on the auspicious occasion of Diwali. Chouhan said that it is a prayer to Goddess Mahalakshmi to bring happiness and prosperity in everyone's life. He said that Diwali is an opportunity to increase happiness in life.
The Chief Minister said that it is his resolve that every moment will be spent for the development of the state. Working with full capacity, he will be engaged in the service of the state. We will leave no stone unturned and will make every effort for a prosperous and self-reliant Madhya Pradesh. Public participation is essential in these efforts.
Chouhan said that do not use firecrackers and materials made in China or other countries. Indigenous diyas and idols should be used while paying respect to the hard work of our own artisans. Potter craftsmen also get help by lighting earthen lamps. He has wished for happiness, prosperity and good health of the citizens of the state.
Meanwhile, members of the Cabinet have extended greetings to the people of the state on the occasion of Deepavali festival. In their message, the Ministers said that this festival of lights inspires us to move constantly forward towards light from the darkness. It also gives us a message to live with social harmony and brotherhood.
Ministers Narottam Mishra, Vishwas Sarang, Bhupendra Singh, Gopal Bhargava, Tulsi Silawat, Vijay Shah, Yshodhara Raje Scindia, Kamal Patel, Govind Singh, Brajendra Pratap Singh, Arvind Bhadoria and others in their messages have extended Deepavali greeting to the people of the state on the occasion of the Deepavali.
Besides, Madhya Pradesh assembly Speaker Girish Gautam and Leader of the Opposition Govind Singh have extended greetings to the citizens of the State on the festival of Diwali.
Both the leaders in their messages have requested the people to light a lamp separately for the peace and prosperity of Madhya Pradesh.