Lt Guv greets people on the occasion of Lohri, Makar Sankranti
CM, Dy CM also express greetings
JAMMU: Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha has greeted the people on the occasion of the festivals of Lohri, which fall on January 13th and Makar Sankranti, which falls on January 14th.
In his message, the Lieutenant Governor said: “On the auspicious occasion of Lohri and Makar Sankranti, I extend my warm greetings and good wishes to all and wish them health, bliss and prosperity. I pray that this festive season and the year that lies ahead be filled with peace and joy and inspire us to work for the progress and well-being of all.
May these festivals, which honor the joy of a new harvest, the tireless efforts of our farmers, and the generosity of nature, usher in renewed prosperity, growth, and progress for our nation”.
Meanwhile, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah also conveyed his heartfelt greetings to the people on the auspicious occasions of Lohri and Makar Sankranti, extending his wishes for happiness, peace and prosperity to all those celebrating.
In his message, the Chief Minister highlighted the spirit of unity and joy associated with festivals like Lohri, which bring people together and provide moments of happiness amid busy lives. He expressed hope that these celebrations would herald a new phase of peace, harmony and development in the region.
“Lohri is deeply rooted in our rich cultural heritage and traditions. May these festivities strengthen bonds of brotherhood and spread warmth and cheer among all,” the Chief Minister said.
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah also extended his best wishes to all communities observing these festivals and prayed for a bright, peaceful and prosperous future for the people of Jammu and Kashmir.
Deputy Chief Minister, Surinder Choudhary, also extended warm greetings to the people of Jammu and Kashmir on the auspicious occasion of Lohri festival.
Highlighting the cultural significance of the festival, the Deputy Chief Minister said that Lohri is a celebration of the bounties of nature and signifies the transition of seasons towards spring.
Wishing people peace, prosperity and happiness, the Deputy Chief Minister expressed hope that the festival would usher in a new era of peace, harmony and prosperity across Jammu and Kashmir.
Earlier in the day, the Deputy Chief Minister met various public and individual delegations at the Civil Secretariat, Jammu. He reiterated that the government remains fully committed to the inclusive and holistic development of Jammu and Kashmir.
During the interactions, the delegations from different districts including industrialists, business representatives, students, job aspirants, aspiring entrepreneurs, civil society organisations and individuals apprised the Deputy Chief Minister of their concerns, demands and pressing issues.
The Deputy Chief Minister emphasised the importance of prompt service delivery while ensuring maximum coverage of beneficiaries under various welfare and developmental schemes.
He issued on-the-spot directions to the concerned officers for speedy resolution of issues raised during the interactions. He assured the delegations that all their genuine issues would be taken up with the concerned departments for early and effective resolution.
