AGARTALA, Nov 8 (TIWN): Governor Tathagata Roy and Chief Minister Manik Sarkar on Saturday day greeted the State on the occasion of Diwali and hoped the lamp of prosperity be lit among the people.

In his message, Governor Tathgata Roy wished everyone Happy Diwali. Besides, he also mentioned that like any other year this year also with the initiation of the Diwali festival may our lives be illuminated with joy and peace. May the lamp of prosperity be lit among the people of the State.

Similarly, Chief Minister Manik Sarkar greeted the people of the State on the occasion of the Diwali festival. He further expressed to spread the knowledge of light all across the State.

He further urged to celebrate the festival peacefully and to spreads the message of love and brotherhood and helps to further strengthen the bonds of social relationship.

For the most awaiting Diwali festival where the preparation is on full swing, it has been decided that Information and Cultural Affairs Minister Bhanu Lal Saha will inaugurate the celebration.

According to the official report, Tourism Minister Ratan Bhowmik, Rural Development Minister Naresh Jamatia, TTAADC (Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council) Chief Executive Member (CEM) Radhacharan Debbarma, ADC Executive Member Joy Bahadur Jamatia, District Sabadhipati Suniti Saha, District Magistrate Sonal Goel and Local MLA Madhab Saha is expected to remain present.

While entire area was decorated and illuminated with multiple colours, the preparation for the celebration of the age old festival has been over by 90 percent, said SDM Bandopadhya.

However, around 500 volunteers will be pressed into action and 75 volunteers will be from Disaster Management. A large number of devotees are expected to gather in the temple premises across the country to celebrate the festival and to worship goddess Kali.