Andhra Guv, CM extend Deepavali greetings to people

Amaravati, Oct 20 (PTI) Andhra Pradesh Governor S Abdul Nazeer, Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu and YSRCP supremo YS Jagan Mohan Reddy on Monday extended greetings to the people on Deepavali.

In a message issued by Raj Bhavan, the Governor said, “On the auspicious and joyous occasion of the Deepavali festival, I extend my heartfelt greetings to the people of Andhra Pradesh. Deepavali stands as a symbol of the triumph of light over darkness, good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance." He further said the lights of Deepavali eliminate dark thoughts, inspire mutual help, and foster harmony and brotherhood in society.

In his message, Naidu said Deepavali is the festival that dispels darkness and brings forth light, symbolises the triumph of good over evil and reflects India’s cultural ethos.

“On the auspicious occasion of Deepavali — the holy day on which the lamp is revered as the Supreme Brahman — I convey my greetings to the people of the state. May this festival bring more light into people’s lives and may Andhra Pradesh shine with progress,” he said in a post on X.

Reddy remarked that Deepavali signifies the victory of knowledge over ignorance and the triumph of righteousness.

“Deepavali is the festival of lights that triumphs over darkness. I extend Deepavali greetings to all Telugu people across the world, wishing that this occasion brings more light into everyone’s lives,” he said in a post on X. PTI MS ROH