The Rashtriya Janata Dal leader urged citizens to work collectively for national development during the festival.
Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader and Bihar Legislative Assembly Leader of the Opposition Tejashwi Yadav celebrated Diwali with his family at his Patna residence on Sunday, according to ANI and The News Mill.
While addressing reporters, the former Bihar Deputy Chief Minister noted that the festival is personally significant because he was born on the day of Diwali.
Yadav expressed his greetings to the public and described the celebrations as a reflection of Indian culture and tradition.
The RJD leader called for national unity, suggesting that people should join together to help the country advance and prosper.
He also offered prayers for the health and prosperity of all citizens.
The festival of lights coincides with Bandi Chhor Divas, which commemorates the 1619 release of the sixth Sikh Guru, Guru Hargobind Ji, and 52 kings from Gwalior Fort.