Diwali 2026 | New Delhi, Nov. 8: Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi and several political leaders extended Diwali greetings on Sunday. They wished people happiness, peace, prosperity and harmony.
In a post on X, Rahul Gandhi conveyed his wishes to people and their families. He expressed hope that the festival would bring joy and new hopes to every home.
आपको और आपके परिवार को दीपावली की हार्दिक शुभकामनाएँ! 🪔
हर घर में खुशियों और समृद्धि के दीप जलें। यह पावन पर्व पूरे भारत में सुख, शांति, सौहार्द और नई उम्मीदों की रोशनी लेकर आए। https://t.co/1HFUX5eDxL
— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) November 8, 2026
“Warm wishes to you and your family for Diwali! May the lamps of joy and prosperity light up every home. May this sacred festival bring happiness, peace, harmony, and the light of new hopes to all of India,” he said.
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Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge also extended Diwali greetings to citizens. He hoped the festival would spread happiness, peace, prosperity and goodwill.
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Kharge said he was conveying his wishes on behalf of Congress leaders and workers. He also called for love, brotherhood and harmony in society.
“May the darkness of injustice, ignorance and discrimination be dispelled, and may the light of justice, equality and goodwill reach every person,” Kharge said.
मेरी ओर से तथा कांग्रेस पार्टी के सभी नेताओं और कार्यकर्ताओं की ओर से समस्त देशवासियों को दीपावली की हार्दिक शुभकामनाएँ।
दीपों का यह पावन पर्व हर घर-आँगन में सुख, शांति, समृद्धि और खुशियों का उजियारा बिखेरे।
हमारे समाज में प्रेम, भाईचारे और आपसी सौहार्द की लौ सदैव प्रज्वलित रहे। अन्याय, अज्ञान और भेदभाव का अँधेरा छँटे तथा न्याय, समानता और सद्भाव की रोशनी जन-जन तक पहुँचे।
हर मन में आशा का दीप जले, हर जीवन में खुशियों का सवेरा हो।
#HappyDiwali
— Mallikarjun Kharge (@kharge) November 8, 2026
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) leader C. Joseph Vijay urged people to celebrate Diwali with care and enthusiasm. He also encouraged everyone to share love and joy.
“My heartfelt wishes to everyone on the auspicious festival of Diwali, which brings new hope, renewed energy, and joy to people’s hearts!” Vijay said.
He described Diwali as a festival celebrating the victory of light over darkness and goodness over evil. He hoped it would bring joy, hope and enthusiasm to every home.
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah also extended warm Diwali greetings. His wishes covered people in Jammu and Kashmir and those celebrating across India and abroad.
Abdullah expressed hope that the festival would bring happiness, peace and prosperity to every home. He also called for stronger harmony, goodwill and togetherness among people. “Happy Diwali!” he said.
Significance and Five-Day Diwali Celebrations
Diwali celebrates the return of Lord Ram, Sita and Lakshman to Ayodhya after fourteen years of exile. The festival also marks Lord Ram’s victory over the demon king Ravan.
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It also commemorates Lord Krishna and Satyabhama’s victory over Narakasura. According to tradition, they liberated 16,000 captive women.
The five-day celebrations began with Dhanteras on November 6. Choti Diwali followed on November 7, while the main festival and Lakshmi Puja were observed on November 8.
#LeaderofOpposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi extended his warm wishes to the nation on the occasion of Diwali, praying for joy, peace, and harmony in every household across the country.
#RahulGandhi #Diwali2026 #HappyDiwali #Deepavali #Congress #IndToday #DiwaliGreetings https://t.co/Gghoc5bJi2
— indtoday (@ind2day) November 8, 2026
Govardhan Puja will be observed on November 10, followed by Bhai Dooj on November 11.
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