Governor, CM extend Diwali wishes

Panaji: Governor P Ashok Gajapathi and chief minister Pramod Sawant on Saturday wished the people a joyful and blessed Diwali. In his wishes, the governor said that the festival is not only a celebration of happiness but a reminder of shared cultural heritage and values of compassion, unity and harmony.“In a vibrant state like Goa, Diwali also reflects our collective spirit of brotherhood and peaceful co-existence among all communities,” he added. Sawant appealed to the people to buy local products following the spirit of ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ and ‘Swayampurna Goa. “Let us come together with a shared commitment to support Goa’s remarkable development journey,” he said.