Politics · India · 12 hrs ago
Assam governor and chief minister greet people for Kali Puja and Diwali
Assam Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya and Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma greeted people in Assam for Kali Puja and Diwali on Sunday.
They wished people happiness, good health and prosperity.
Their messages described the festivals as symbols of good overcoming evil and expressed hope for progress, harmony and unity.
Acharya urged people to celebrate responsibly and help keep Assam clean and green.
On Saturday, he celebrated Diwali with Sashastra Seema Bal personnel at the force’s Frontier Headquarters in Sonapur.
He recognised security personnel who spend festivals away from family while protecting the country.
Assam Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya and Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma greeted people on Sunday for Kali Puja and Diwali.
They wished people happiness, good health and prosperity.
Both leaders linked the festivals with the triumph of good over evil and called for progress, harmony and unity.
Acharya urged people to celebrate responsibly and support a cleaner, greener Assam.
The previous day, Acharya celebrated Diwali with Sashastra Seema Bal personnel at their Frontier Headquarters in Sonapur.
- Who
- Assam Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya and Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma.
- What
- They greeted people for Kali Puja and Diwali, wishing them happiness, good health and prosperity.
- When
- Sunday, November 8, 2026. Acharya celebrated with security personnel on Saturday.
- Where
- Assam. Acharya’s celebration with Sashastra Seema Bal personnel was at their Frontier Headquarters in Sonapur.
- Why
- To mark Kali Puja and Diwali and share wishes for the festivals.
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Acharya celebrated Diwali with Sashastra Seema Bal personnel at its Frontier Headquarters in Sonapur.
Acharya and Sarma greeted people for Kali Puja and Diwali.
- Governor
- Lakshman Prasad Acharya
- Chief minister
- Himanta Biswa Sarma
- Festival date
- Sunday, November 8, 2026
- Diwali celebration
- Sashastra Seema Bal Frontier Headquarters, Sonapur
- Environment appeal
- Acharya urged people to support a cleaner, greener Assam
What people are saying
No matter how deep the darkness, a single lamp has the power to dispel it. The lamps lit to welcome Lord Shri Ram's return to Ayodhya kept this truth alive.
Let us resolve, on this festival of lights, to illuminate every home, every courtyard and every life with a new light of progress, faith and prosperity.