Delhi LG Baijal, CM Kejriwal greet people on Diwali

Lt Goverr Anil Baijal and Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday greeted Delhiites on Diwali, with AAP supremo inviting people to participate through live telecast in a 'Lakshmi Pujan' to be attended by him at Akshardham Temple in evening.

LG also appealed to people to take precautions in view of COVID-19 pandemic and wear masks and maintain social distancing to celebrate a pollution free Diwali.

"Heartiest greetings and congratulations to all Delhiites on Dipawali. This auspicious festival is a symbol of victory of light over darkness. I wish this festival of diyas to bring peace, prosperity and boundless joy and happiness in lives of all," Baijal tweeted.

chief minister also took to Twitter to wish people on Diwali, invoking blessings of goddess Lakshmi in ir lives.

" two crore people of Delhi will toger perform Diwali Pujan and chant mantras at 7.39 PM today, that will be telecast live. Let us be a part of Delhi's Diwali," he said in a tweet.

Delhi government has imposed a complete ban on sale, purchase and bursting of firecrackers till vember 30, in view of rising pollution level and COVID-19.

chief minister has anunced to take part in Diwali Pujan at Akshardham temple along with his Cabinet colleagues and appealed to people t to burst crackers on festival and join in worship programme to be televised in evening.

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