Diyas and Firecrackers: Assam BJP Celebrates Diwali at Guwahati Office
CM Himanta Biswa Sarma and Assam BJP celebrate Diwali with diyas and firecrackers at the Guwahati office while honoring LK Advani.
The state headquarters of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Guwahati turned into a hub of festive cheer as the Assam unit celebrated Diwali with traditional fervor. The celebrations, marked by the lighting of numerous diyas and the bursting of firecrackers, saw the participation of top state leadership, including Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and state BJP president Dilip Saikia.
CM Sarma's Festive Greetings and Samaguri Visit
Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma used the auspicious occasion of Diwali and Kali Puja to extend his heartfelt greetings to the people of Assam. Beyond the festivities, the Chief Minister highlighted his commitment to his constituents by visiting the Samaguri constituency.
Recalling a promise made during the Nagaon election campaign, Sarma noted that he had assured the people he would visit the area. He shared that he had the opportunity to meet and interact with the local residents during this visit, fulfilling his earlier pledge.
A Century of Leadership: Honoring LK Advani
The celebrations also served as a moment to honor one of the party's most venerable figures. Chief Minister Sarma extended special greetings to Bharat Ratna awardee and veteran BJP leader LK Advani on the occasion of his 100th birthday. On behalf of the people of Assam, the Chief Minister prayed for Advani's long and healthy life.
Vision of a 'Viksit Bharat'
Assam BJP president Dilip Saikia joined the celebrations, describing Diwali as the ultimate festival of lights. He emphasized the spiritual significance of the day, drawing a parallel to Lord Ram's return to Ayodhya after his victory in Lanka, guided by the principle that the motherland is greater than heaven (जननी जन्मभूमिश्च स्वर्गादपि गरीयसी).
Saikia highlighted that BJP workers celebrated the occasion by worshipping Bharat Mata at the state office. He further linked the festive spirit to the party's national goals, stating:
"India is on the path to becoming 'Vishwa Guru'. We have taken the pledge of 'Viksit Bharat, Shreshth Bharat' this Diwali."
The Five-Day Festive Calendar
The celebrations in Assam followed the traditional five-day sequence of the festival:
- November 6: The festivities kicked off with Dhanteras.
- November 7: Observed as Choti Diwali.
- Main Festival: The primary celebrations and Lakshmi Puja.
- November 10: Govardhan Puja.
- November 11: The celebrations conclude with Bhai Dooj.