SRINAGAR: Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary and Minister Satish Sharma on Monday extended greetings to the people of Jammu and Kashmir on the occasions of Maha Navami and Dussehra, calling for communal harmony, brotherhood and peaceful coexistence.
In separate messages, the two leaders said the festivals symbolise the triumph of good over evil, truth over falsehood and righteousness over injustice.
Choudhary expressed hope that the occasions would bring peace, prosperity, happiness and well-being to every household across Jammu and Kashmir. He said the festivals inspire people to uphold truth, compassion, unity and mutual respect, stressing the importance of strengthening communal harmony and brotherhood among all sections of society.
Sharma, who holds the portfolios of Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs, Information Technology, Youth Services and Sports, and Science and Technology, said the festivals offered an opportunity to strengthen bonds of brotherhood and work collectively towards building a peaceful, inclusive and progressive society.
He urged people to celebrate the occasions in a spirit of unity, compassion and harmony, expressing hope that they would bring peace, prosperity and happiness to households across the Union Territory.
