JAMMU/SRINAGAR: Ministers Sakeena Itoo and Javid Ahmad Dar have extended greetings to the people of Jammu and Kashmir on the occasion of Diwali, with Dar also conveying wishes on Bandi Chhor Diwas.
In her message, Minister for Health and Medical Education and Social Welfare Sakeena Itoo said Diwali, the festival of lights, symbolises the triumph of good over evil, hope over despair and knowledge over ignorance.
She said the festival carries an enduring message of peace, compassion, harmony and mutual respect, strengthening the bonds of brotherhood and communal harmony in society.
Itoo expressed hope that the occasion would bring peace, prosperity, happiness and well-being to people across Jammu and Kashmir, and inspire them to uphold the values of love, tolerance and togetherness.
Meanwhile, Minister for Agriculture Production, Finance, Mining and Cooperatives Javid Ahmad Dar extended greetings to the people, particularly members of the Hindu and Sikh communities, on Diwali and Bandi Chhor Diwas.
Dar said Diwali conveys the message of light overcoming darkness and good prevailing over evil, while Bandi Chhor Diwas commemorates the values of freedom, sacrifice, compassion and standing up for justice.
He said both occasions carried universal messages that could strengthen goodwill and mutual understanding among communities.
The Minister called upon people from all sections of society to uphold the traditions of brotherhood, tolerance and communal harmony and work collectively towards building a peaceful, inclusive and prosperous Jammu and Kashmir.
