Durga Puja greetings
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, October 20 2015:
Chief Minister O Ibobi Singh has extended warm greetings and good wishes to the people of the State on the joyous occasion of Durga Puja.
The festival of Durga Puja epitomises the eternal message of victory of good over evil, the CM said in his greetings.
The CM wished the festival provides an inspiration for all to follow the path of righteousness and also reinforce the bond of brotherhood and amity among all sections of the society in the State for a more peaceful and prosperous Manipur.
The IGAR (S) Maj Gen VS Sreenivas and all ranks of Assam Rifles have also extended warm greetings and sincere goodwill to the people of Manipur on the auspicious occasion of Durga Puja.
In his message, IGAR (S) said, "The festival of Durga Puja marks the victory of good over evil.
It is the celebration of 'Shakti' and 'Bhakti' and symbolises our inner struggle to rise to higher levels of consciousness" .
He further said, "This is a festival in which every household brims with worship and merriment.
Let us pray to Mother Durga, who epitomises female dynamism that she guides us in the path of righteousness and blesses our land with peace, happiness and prosperity.
May this festival strengthen bonds of brotherhood and may Goddess Durga shower her blessings on all our people for years to come" .
IGAR (S) also wished that the festival heralds an era of peace, progress and prosperity in the region and enhances the spirit of unity, cohesiveness and brotherhood amongst the warm and friendly people of all the communities of the State.