Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh wishes the people of the state on occasion of Diwali Festival tomorrow. In his message the Chief Minister stated that Diwali is a harbinger of peace, joy and prosperity. It said that the festival signifies the victory of good over evil, virtue over vice and light over darkness.
The CM further wishes the festival to strengthen the bond of friendship and goodwill between the people of each communities.
Speaker of the Manipur Legislative Assembly Th. Lokeshwar also wish the people on the occasion.
Let the festival which symbolise the victory of light over darkness brings peaceful co-existence among the various people of the state.
“The festival is a symbol of light over darkness, knowledge over ignorance , right over wrong and and good over evil”, Lokeshwar added.
Major General VS Sreenivas, VSM**, IG AR (South) and All Ranks of Assam Rifles extend warm greetings and sincere goodwill to the people of Manipur on the auspicious occasion of Diwali.
Symbolizing the victory of good over evil, it is wished that the occasion will promotes goodwill and understanding amongst people of all castes, creed and religions. May the lights of Diwali dispel hostility, conflict, mistrust and disaffection among the people and herald an era of peace, progress and prosperity in the region enhancing the spirit of unity, cohesiveness and brotherhood, the IG AR (S) said)