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Omar, Farooq greet people on Janamashtami

KT NEWS SERVICE. Dated: 8/28/2013 12:12:00 AM

SRINAGAR, Aug 28: Governor NN Vohra, Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah and Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy, Dr. Farooq Abdullah have greeted the people on Janamashtami and expressed sincere hope that this auspicious occasion would be a harbinger of peace, harmony, progress and prosperity in the State.
In his message of felicitations, the Governor observed that the divine message of Lord Krishna, enshrined in the Shrimad Bhagvad Gita, exhorts mankind to strive for the ultimate truth and to do one’s duty to the best of one’s ability without worrying about the benefits to be gained. He added that adherence to such values provides a firm foundation of a stable and harmonious society. On this auspicious occasion, the Governor prayed for the well-being of the people of the State.
In his greetings message, The Chief Minister said that tradition of celebrating festivals and holy occasions in an atmosphere of amity and brotherhood in Jammu and Kashmir adds colour to the joyful occasions. He stressed on strengthening this trait. The Chief Minister prayed for peace and development in the State and the Country.
In his separate greetings message, Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy, Dr. Farooq Abdullah has felicitated people on Janamashtami and prayed for their prosperity.
Dr Farooq emphasized the need of further strengthening the love bonds existing between various sections of the society. He prayed for peace and prosperity in the Country and the State.
Chairman, J&K Legislative Council, Amrit Malhotra and Speaker, J&K Legislative Assembly, Mubarak Gulhave greeted people of Jammu and Kashmir on the occasion of Janamashtami.
Extending their good wishes to the people, particularly, Hindu brethren, they said that celebrating festivals together is an old tradition of the people of the State, which, they added, not only strengthens our mutual brotherhood but also forms our religious beliefs.
Both the leaders appealed people to pray for peace, prosperity and development of the State while joining in religious congregations to celebrate the festival.