Diwali 2026 / Dharmendra Pradhan extends heartfelt Diwali wishes to people

Bhubaneswar, Nov 8: Former Union Minister and Sambalpur MP Dharmendra Pradhan extended heartfelt greetings to people on the occasion of Diwali, the festival of lights, wishing everyone happiness, peace, prosperity and good health.

Taking to social media platform X, Pradhan conveyed his festive wishes in both Hindi and Odia, describing Diwali as the auspicious festival of light and joy.

In his message, the Sambalpur MP said he prayed to Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Ganesha for happiness, peace, prosperity and good health in everyone's life.

"Heartfelt wishes to everyone on the auspicious festival of lights and joy, Diwali," Pradhan wrote in his Hindi message.

Pradhan also shared Diwali greetings in Odia, extending his wishes to people in the regional language.

आप सभी को प्रकाश और उल्लास के पावन पर्व 'दीपावली' की हार्दिक शुभकामनाएँ। माँ लक्ष्मी एवं भगवान श्री गणेश से प्रार्थना है कि सभी के जीवन में सुख, शांति, समृद्धि और उत्तम स्वास्थ्य बना रहे। शुभ दीपावली! ଆଲୋକର ପର୍ବ 'ଦୀପାବଳି' ଅବସରରେ ଶୁଭକାମନା । https://t.co/Hd48JcZdOZ

— Dharmendra Pradhan (@dpradhanbjp) November 8, 2026

His message highlighted the spirit of positivity, devotion and togetherness associated with the festival.

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Diwali, one of India's most widely celebrated festivals, symbolises the victory of light over darkness and good over evil. The festival is marked by the lighting of traditional diyas, prayers, festive decorations, exchange of sweets and gatherings with family and friends.