PANAJI
Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari and Chief Minister Pramod Sawant have extended their warm greetings to the people of Goa on the occasion of Diwali festival.
Governor Koshyari in his message stated that Diwali, the festival of lights, is celebrated throughout the country with great gaiety and enthusiasm irrespective of caste, creed, or religion. The unique spectacle of diyas or lamps across the vast and diverse socio-cultural canvas of our country helps us to dispel the dark forces of ignorance, untruth, arrogance, and selfishness and illumine our hearts with positive forces of knowledge, truth, humility, and service to humanity.
CM Sawant in his message stated that the Diwali celebrates the victory of lights over darkness, good over evil, hope over despair and knowledge over ignorance. Diwali is a symbol of hope for humankind.
