Srinagar Mar 30 (KNS):  The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference President, Member of Parliament Dr Farooq Abdullah, and Vice President Mr. Omar Abdullah on Wednesday greeted people on the auspicious occasion of Ram Navami, hoping the day augurs well for the increased prospects of peace and prosperity in the country.

In his message on the Ram Navami, which is also celebrated as a spring Hindu festival on the ninth day of Chaitra Navratri, Dr. Farooq said the festival is yet another glaring example of the massive and abundant cultural richness of the country, a source of wonder for people across the globe. He hoped that the festival is celebrated in its true traditional fervour, amity, and brotherhood, which he said have long been the template of Indian culture and ethos.

In his message, Omar Abdullah said, “May this auspicious occasion strengthen the bond of brotherhood and communal harmony in J&K and the country in general. I wish people a very Happy Ram Navami, hoping that the day augurs well for everlasting peace and prosperity in the entire region. I hope the festival is celebrated with traditional gaiety.”

Meanwhile, Party General Secretary Ali Muhammad Sagar, Additional General Secretary Dr Sheikh Mustafa Kamal, Provincial Presidents Nasir Sogami, Ratan Lal Gupta, Chief Spokesperson Tanvir Sadiq, Dr. Sameer Koul, JS Azad, Bhushan Lal Bhat have also greeted people on the auspicious occasion of Ram Navami, praying that the day strengthen the bonds of communal harmony, amity, prosperity and brotherhood in Jammu and Kashmir.(KNS)