Governor Om Prakash Kohli, Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan and his Cabinet colleagues have extended greetings and wished the people of the State on Gudi Padwa and Cheti Chand festival.
In his greeting message Governor Kohli said that all festivals are celebrated in Indian culture with mutual harmony, joy and unity. Gudi Padwa and Cheti Chand is an example of unity in diversity in our country. These festivals inspire us to move towards development and new expectations.
The Governor wished people of the State peace and prosperity and hoped for the state’s development on this occasion.
Chief Minister Chouhan hoped that the New Year will usher peace, prosperity and happiness for all. Chouhan said that from the spiritual point of view, Gudi Padwa is an important occasion. The Chief Minister said that with the beginning of Chaitra Navratra, the spiritual rituals also begin. This is a pious occasion to pray to ‘Adishakti’ for peace and prosperity. He hoped for a happy life for all citizens and urged everyone to celebrate the festivals of Gudi Padwa and Cheti Chand with joy and zeal.
Public Relations, Water Resources and Parliamentary Works Minister Narottam Mishra said that festivals should be celebrated together to make it meaningful. Different branches of Indian society have their own unique culture. Festivals give us the opportunity to know and understand this culture. Public Relations Minister has hoped for the success of all programmes related to Hindu New Year.
Commerce, Industries, Employment and Mineral Resources Minister Rajendra Shukla said that India is a country of festivals, and festivals are an important part of our culture.
He said that our new year starts with Gudi Padwa. Shukla said that this is a very pious opportunity to pray to ‘Adishakti’ for the well-being of all in a spiritual atmosphere. The community celebrates Bhagwan Jhulelal’s incarnation as Cheti Chand. He said that Bhagwan Jhulelal made many contributions to keep people of all classes together. His preachings are still relevant. Shukla expressed faith that the festival would strengthen the feeling of peace, prosperity and mutual harmony.