Srinagar October 23 (KNS):  The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference President and Member of Parliament from Srinagar Dr. Farooq Abdullah and Vice President Omar Abdullah have greeted the people on the auspicious occasion of Diwali, hoping the festival of lights will strengthen the traditional bonds of harmony and brotherhood in Jammu and Kashmir. 

In a message, Dr Farooq said, “I hope the day increases the prospects of peace, and prosperity in Jammu and Kashmir in particular and the rest of the country in general. I wish people a very happy Diwali, hoping they will celebrate their happiness with those who are economically challenged,” he said.

In a separate message, Party Vice President Mr. Omar Abdullah said, “May this Diwali strengthen the bonds of brotherhood and communal harmony in J&K. I wish people a very Happy Diwali, hoping that the day augurs well for everlasting peace and prosperity in J&K.”

Meanwhile Party General Secretary Ali Muhammad Sagar, Additional General Secretary Dr Sheikh Mustafa Kamal, Provincial Presidents Nasir Aslam Wani, Rattan Lal Gupta, Chief Spokesperson Tanvir Sadiq, Party MPs Muhammad Akbar Lone, Hasnain Masoodi, party leaders Bhushan Lal Bhat, Dr. Sameer Koul, Minority wing, YNC, legal cell, Women’s Wing and Media cell functionaries have also greeted people on the auspicious day.(KNS)