Srinagar, Nov 03 (KNS): The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) president & former Chief Minister, Mehbooba Mufti has felicitated people on the occasion of Diwali wishing them peace, happiness and well-being.

In her message of greetings on the eve of Deepawali, Mehbooba hoped that the Festival of Lights would be a harbinger of peace, progress and prosperity for the people of Jammu and Kashmir.

“While celebrating festivals, we must remember the poor and needy and share joy with them. We have a rich tradition of celebrating festivals in amity and brotherhood, in consonance with our unique multicultural ethos,” she said.

"On this auspicious occasion I wish and pray that all good values of love, compassion, tolerance, mutual respect and brotherhood become the hallmark of our society to take forward the State on the path of progress, prosperity and lasting peace", she added. (KNS)