Diwali is a festival of lights and should be celebrated in safe and peaceful way, said Vijay Bahuguna, Chief Minister of Uttarakhand, while wishing people on the occasion of Diwali, Bhai Duj and Govardhan Puja collectively.
Expressing grief for the victims of the recent Uttarakhand natural calamity, he said, “Surely this would be a dark Diwali for many families who lost their near and ones in the natural calamity. Their Government is with them and will provide all the support and help to the victims’ families.” Notably, the natural calamity had destroyed many districts, including Chamoli, Rudraprayag, Uttarkashi, Joshimath. Thousands of people lost their lives and many went
missing in the recent calamity. Bahuguna said people should continue a peaceful life ahead and not look back.
He further added that the festival of Diwali is directly related to women as we pray Goddess lakshmi on this day. “We have planned to introduce several Governmental schemes related to women in order to provide benefit to them”. He also urged the general public to pay due respect to women in society.