Guv, CM, Dy CM greet people on Baisakhi

Jammu: Governor N. N. Vohra, Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti and Deputy Chief Minister Nirmal Singh have in their separate statements greeted people on the auspicious occasion of Baisakhi.
In his message of felicitations, the Governor N N Vohra observed that this day, which marks the beginning of the New Year in the Indian Calendar, has a special significance for the people of Northern India, particularly for the Sikh community as the Khalsa Panth was born on this day.
Governor said, in the Northern States, Baisakhi also marks the commencement of the harvesting season, when farmers reap the fruit of their hard work. He observed that the celebration of this festival is a shining example of our glorious pluralistic traditions.
Governor prayed for peace, harmony, brotherhood, progress and prosperity in the State.
In her message, Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti said Baisakhi symbolizes harvesting of the hard labour and celebrating it with harmony and brotherhood adds colour to its festivity. She said festivals like Baisakhi strengthen the bonds of love among people and nurture amity and harmony. The Chief Minister prayed for peace and prosperity of the state on this occasion.
In his message of felicitations, Deputy Chief Minister Nirmal Singh while hoping that the day would usher in peace and prosperity in the state said Basikhi holds an important significance for the people of North, especially for Sikh community as the Khalsa Panth was founded on this day.
Deputy Chief Minister further said Baisakhi also marks commencement of the harvesting season, when farmers reap their crop to fruit of their sustained hard work. He said celebration of this festival is a shining example of our glorious pluralistic traditions as it is celebrated by every section of the society irrespective of their religious considerations.
On the occasion, the Deputy Chief Minister also prayed for peace, harmony, progress and prosperity in the State.