Srinagar Nov 11 (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 be celebrated with traditional harmony, enthusiasm and brotherhood.

In a message, the party president wished prosperity and happiness to the people of J&K. He highlighted the spirit of celebrating festivals in an atmosphere of amity and brotherhood and called for strengthening this tradition. “Such festivals showcase the cultural diversity and plurality of J&K. I hope the day increases the prospects of peace, and prosperity in Jammu and Kashmir in particular and the world in general. I wish people a very happy Diwali, hoping they will celebrate their happiness with the have-nots,” he said.

In a separate message, Party Vice President Mr. Omar Abdullah said, “May this Diwali strengthen the bond 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. He stressed on the need for strengthening harmony and brotherhood in the glorious traditions of the State’s pluralistic ethos.

Meanwhile Party General Secretary Ali Muhammad Sagar, Additional General Secretaries Dr Sheikh Mustafa Kamal, Ajay Kumar Sadhotra, Qamar Ali Akhoon, Treasurer Shammi Oberoi, Provincial President Nasir Aslam Wani, Chief Spokesperson Tanvir Sadiq, Political Advisor to President Mushtaq Guroo, Political Advisor to VP Mudassar Shahmiri, Party MPs Muhammad Akbar Lone, Hasnain Masoodi; PP Jammu Rattan Lal Gupta have also greeted people on the auspicious occasion.(KNS)