Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Mar 20: Governor Satya Pal Malik has greeted people on ‘Holi’, a spring festival of colours and witness to agricultural fields filled with crops promising a good harvest to the farmers.
In his message of felicitations, Governor observed that the celebration of festivals, a valuable part of our rich cultural heritage, strengthens the bonds of brotherhood and amity. He expressed the hope that this Holi would spread happiness and joy all around and promote harmony. Wishing a happy Holi to the people, Governor prayed for their well-being and prosperity.
Meanwhile, a Raj Bhawan spokesman said that as a mark of respect towards the CRPF personnel who attained martyrdom in a suicide attack at Pulwama in Kashmir on February 14, 2019, the Governor has decided that there will be no Holi festival at Raj Bhawan.
The Governor also conveyed his greetings on the auspicious occasion of Nauroz, which is also observed as ‘World Arbour Day’.
In his message, the Governor has observed that this festival has important cultural and religious significance and appealed to one and all to join hands in planting trees for saving our rapidly deteriorating environment.
The Governor hoped that this auspicious day would be the harbinger of peace, progress and prosperity in the State.
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