Governor, advisers greet people on Janamashtami

Tribune News Service

Jammu, August 23

Governor Satya Pal Malik has greeted the people on Janamashtami and expressed hope that this auspicious occasion will be a harbinger of peace, harmony, progress and prosperity in the state.

In his message of felicitations, the Governor observed that the message of Lord Krishna, enshrined in the Shrimad Bhagvad Gita, exhorted mankind to strive for the ultimate truth and to do one’s duty to the best of one’s ability without being concerned about the benefits one would gain out of it. He observed that adherence to such values provided firm foundation for the functioning of a harmonious society.

On the auspicious occasion, the Governor prayed for the well-being of the people of the state.

Meanwhile, advisers to the Governor, K Vijay Kumar, Khurshid Ahmad Ganai, KK Sharma, K Skandan and Farooq Khan have also greeted the people on Janmashtami.

While extending greetings and good wishes to the people, the advisers said they hoped it would usher Jammu and Kashmir into an era of peace and prosperity.

May this day bring peace, amity, harmony and prosperity in our lives,” the advisers said in a joint statement.

The advisers said the festival of Janmashtami is celebrated across the country with l fervour and enthusiasm and reminded everyone of the life and teachings of Lord Krishna.