Rajasthan CM and Deputy CM attend Diwali celebrations in Jaipur
Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma and Deputy Chief Minister Prem Chand Bairwa joined Lakshmi Puja at the BJP state headquarters.
Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma and Deputy Chief Minister Prem Chand Bairwa attended Diwali celebrations at the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) state headquarters in Jaipur on Sunday, according to ANI. The event included Lakshmi Puja and was attended by various party leaders and public representatives.
Addressing the gathering, Sharma said the festival symbolises the victory of good over evil. He noted that Lord Shri Ram's return to Ayodhya established Ram Rajya, which he described as an ideal model of governance.
Sharma stated that Prime Minister Narendra Modi follows the ideals of Lord Shri Ram through his vision of ‘Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas and Sabka Prayas’. He also wished the public happiness, progress and good health.
Deputy Chief Minister Prem Chand Bairwa extended festive greetings to the people of Rajasthan. He noted that the Lakshmi Puja was conducted alongside the Chief Minister, the party's Organisation General Secretary and other workers.
Jaipur Mayor Sunil Kothari said the Municipal Corporation conducted ward-wise cleanliness drives across the city for the festival. He also mentioned a drone show showcasing the city's heritage through depictions of Lord Ganesha and Goddess Lakshmi.
Kothari added that a special fireworks display was scheduled for 9:30 pm on Sunday to mark the occasion.