Lok Sabha Speaker Shri Om Birla extended official festival greetings for Deepavali, Govardhan Puja, and Bhai Dooj through a press release dated November 7, 2026. The message emphasized that Deepavali is not merely about lighting lamps but represents an opportunity to fill others' lives with hope, faith, and happiness. Birla called for efforts to ensure personal joy brings happiness to others, particularly those facing hardships, and urged helping the needy while promoting love, harmony, and mutual cooperation in society. The speaker stated that Deepavali becomes truly meaningful only when no one feels lonely or neglected. Special greetings were extended to soldiers guarding national borders, farmers filling the country's granaries, workers engaged in nation-building, entrepreneurs, businessmen, and all citizens. The message concluded with wishes for happiness and prosperity in every home, flourishing lives for farmers, new opportunities for youth, advancement of trade and industry, and continuous economic and social growth for India.

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