On the joyous occasion of Deepawali, I extend my warm greetings and best wishes to all the residents of the A& N Islands.
Deepawali, the festival of lights, symbolizes the eternal triumph of truth over falsehood, virtue over vice and light over darkness. May the radiance of this auspicious festival inspire us to uphold righteousness and strengthen the spirit of unity, harmony and brotherhood among all Islanders.
Let us come together to light the lamps of joy, hope and goodwill and collectively strive to lead our Islands towards greater peace, progress and prosperity.
May this Deepawali bring happiness, good health and success to every Islander and may our beloved Islands continue to advance on the path of inclusive growth and sustainable development.
Admiral D.K. Joshi
PVSM, AVSM, YSM, NM, VSM (Retd.)
Lieutenant Governor, A&N Islands
& Vice Chairman, Islands Development Agency