Argus News - Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan Extends Diwali Greetings

Bhubaneswar, Oct 20: Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Monday extended his heartfelt greetings to the people across the country on the auspicious occasion of Diwali.

In his message on X, formerly known as Twitter, Minister Pradhan wished everyone joy, prosperity, and peace, praying that the festival of lights dispels darkness from every life and brings boundless happiness.

ପବିତ୍ର ଦୀପାବଳି ଉପଲକ୍ଷେ ସମସ୍ତଙ୍କୁ ହାର୍ଦ୍ଦିକ ଅଭିନନ୍ଦନ ଓ ଶୁଭକାମନା । ଏହି ଆଲୋକର ପର୍ବ ସମସ୍ତଙ୍କ ଜୀବନରୁ ଅନ୍ଧକାର ଦୂର କରି ଅସୀମ ଖୁସି ଓ ସମୃଦ୍ଧି ଆଣିଦେଉ, ଏହା ମା'ଙ୍କ ପାଖରେ ପ୍ରାର୍ଥନା ।

आप सभी को प्रकाश और उल्लास के पावन पर्व दीपावली की हार्दिक शुभकामनाएँ। 🪔✨

यह पर्व केवल दीपों की रौशनी का… pic.twitter.com/cBWBBWb1Ya

— Dharmendra Pradhan (@dpradhanbjp) October 20, 2025

“On the sacred occasion of Diwali, heartfelt greetings and best wishes to all. May this festival of light remove darkness from every life and bring immense joy and prosperity — this is my prayer to the Divine Mother,” Pradhan wrote in Odia on X.

“Diwali is not just a celebration of lamps, but a message to ignite hope, faith, and love in our hearts. With the blessings of Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Ganesha, may everyone’s life be filled with happiness, peace, prosperity, and continuous progress,” he added in Hindi.

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Diwali, the Festival of Lights, is one of India’s most cherished celebrations. It symbolizes the victory of good over evil and light over darkness. Families illuminate their homes with diyas and candles, worship Goddess Lakshmi for wealth and prosperity, and come together to share joy, sweets, and blessings.