Daijiworld Media Network - New Delhi

New Delhi, Nov 8: Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Joseph Vijay and Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Sunday extended Diwali greetings, wishing people happiness, peace, prosperity and harmony.

In a post on X, Rahul Gandhi conveyed warm wishes to people and their families, expressing hope that the festival would bring joy and prosperity to every home. He also wished that Diwali would usher in peace, harmony and new hopes across the country.

Kharge, in his message on behalf of Congress leaders and workers, wished citizens a happy Diwali and called for the triumph of justice, equality and goodwill over injustice, ignorance and discrimination. He expressed hope that the festival would spread happiness, peace and prosperity in every household and strengthen the values of love, brotherhood and harmony in society.

Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) leader and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Joseph Vijay also extended his greetings, urging people to celebrate the festival with care and enthusiasm. He described Diwali as a celebration of the victory of light over darkness and good over evil, and called on people to share love and joy with everyone.

Omar Abdullah wished the people of Jammu and Kashmir and all those celebrating Diwali in India and abroad. He expressed hope that the festival would bring happiness, peace and prosperity to every home while strengthening bonds of goodwill, harmony and togetherness.

Diwali is traditionally associated with the return of Lord Ram, Sita and Lakshman to Ayodhya after 14 years of exile and Lord Ram's victory over Ravana. The festival also commemorates the defeat of demon Narakasura by Lord Krishna and Satyabhama.

The five-day celebrations began with Dhanteras on November 6, followed by Choti Diwali on November 7. The main festival and Lakshmi Puja are being observed on Sunday, followed by Govardhan Puja on November 10 and Bhai Dooj on November 11.