Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Nov 16: Governor N. N. Vohra and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today greeted the people on the auspicious occasion of Guru Nanak Dev’s birthday.
In a message of greetings, the Governor described Guru Nanak Devji as an apostle of peace and tolerance, adding that his teachings would continue to inspire generations, leading them to the path of righteousness and brotherhood. He said that Guruji strove all his life for social justice and equality and to bring about peace and harmony in the society.
The Governor hoped that the auspicious occasion would further strengthen brotherhood, communal harmony, amity and secular traditions and would be a harbinger of peace, progress and prosperity in the State.
In his message, the Chief Minister expressed the hope that the day would be harbinger for peace and development of the State. He said the tradition of celebrating holy occasions and festivals in an atmosphere of togetherness in Jammu and Kashmir is the specialty of the state which should be further nurtured and strengthened.