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Manipur Governor, Chief Minister send Durga Puja wishes

Manipur Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya called upon all to join in praying to Goddess Durga, the destroyer of evil and harbinger of peace, for a peaceful and prosperous state.

ByIFP Bureau

Updated 11 Oct 2024, 2:12 am

(PHOTO: IFP)
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Manipur Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya and Chief Minister N Biren Singh have extended their greetings to the people of the state on the auspicious occasion of Durga Ashtami, 2024.

In his message, the Governor said that Durga Puja is one of the most popular festivals among the Hindus in the country and is celebrated with great religious fervour and gaiety in Manipur.

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He asserted that the festival signifies the triumph of good over evil, adding that people from different walks of life, both young and old, join in the celebration. Apart from being a significant religious event, the festival also brings about emotional integrity among the people, he noted.

The Governor called upon all to join in praying to Goddess Durga, the destroyer of evil and harbinger of peace, for a peaceful and prosperous state.

The Chief Minister, in his wishes, stated that Durga puja is celebrated every year across the Country in worship of Goddess Durga, during the Ashvin month, the seventh month in the Hindu calendar.

The festival is considered very auspicious since it signifies the triumph of righteousness over evil, he stated. He mentioned that according to mythology, Mahishasura, a demon who was blessed with a boon that no human or a deity can kill him, was vanquished by Goddess Durga, to stop the terror and damage caused by the demon.

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‘The festival gives a message that none is above the order of nature and the law of the land, regardless of the power and position he or she occupies. As such, the festival inspires us to follow the path of righteousness and not to do anything which may cause harm to other people and the society at large’, CM Biren said.

He further urged all to resolve to refrain from all forms of violence and contribute their part in restoring peace and normalcy in the State through peaceful means.

He also wished that Goddess Durga give us the strength to face all evil forces trying to disintegrate the age-old bond of brotherhood among different communities residing in the state.

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