Punjab governor greets people on eve of Dussehra

In his message, he said the festival surpassed communal barriers and provided an opportunity to the people to reinforce their bonds of brotherhood, amity and goodwill.

Punjab Governor Banwarilal Purohit on Thursday greeted people on the eve of Dussehra, saying the festival symbolises the triumph of good over evil and shows us the way of ideal and virtuous living. In his message, he said the festival surpassed communal barriers and provided an opportunity to the people to reinforce their bonds of brotherhood, amity and goodwill. ''Our nation has an age-old tradition of celebrating Dussehra that symbolizes the triumph of good over evil and shows us the way of ideal and virtuous living to carve out a healthy and harmonious society,'' Purohit was quoted as saying in an official release.

The governor also exhorted people that during the festivities one must observe Covid guidelines and ensure a clean and green Dussehra this year.

Meanwhile, Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar also extended greetings to the people on the eve of Dussehra.

In a message released here, Khattar said that Dussehra is a symbol of victory of good over evil. ''This festival is an inspiration to all of us to bury all evils and embrace the path of virtues and goodness,'' he said.

The chief minister urged the people to celebrate the pious festival with gaiety while adhering to the social distancing norm amid the Covid pandemic.

He hoped that the festival brings peace and prosperity to the people of the state.

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