Chandigarh: Punjab Minister for Tourism and Cultural Affairs, Investment Promotion, Labor and Grievance Redressal Ms Anmol Gagan Mann has today greeted the people on the holy festival of Diwali and Bandi Chhor Divas. In her message, Anmol Gagan appealed to the people and said, "Let us celebrate this holy festival of lights in a traditional way and light the lamps of happiness with the spirit of unity and harmony."
The Minister also extended warm greetings to all the people, especially the Sikh Panth, on the historic day of 'Bandi Chhor Diwas'. This day is celebrated as the occasion of the release of 52 Hindu kings from Gwalior Fort by the sixth Patshah Sri Guru Hargobind Sahib Ji on the day of Diwali.
Minister Anmol Gagan Mann also greeted the people of the state on Vishwakarma Day and with this, she expressed hope that the life of the entire working class will be more prosperous and the spirit of Lord Vishwakarma Ji’s craftsmanship will prevail in the entire human world increasing the respect for the entire working class.
The minister appealed to the people to celebrate these holy festivals with enthusiasm and to rise above caste, color and partisanship and said that this will strengthen national unity and global community. She prayed to God that this festival brings peace and happiness to the people of Punjab and India.