Assam CM greets people on the occasion of Durga Puja

Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal Monday greeted the people of the state on the occasion of Durga Puja beginning Wednesday.

Durga Puja is not only a religious festival but a festival of compassion, love and affection and mutual and peaceful co-existence, Sonowal said.

"On the festive occasion of Durga Puja, I extend my best wishes and greetings to the people of Assam and hope it is celebrated to rejoice the victory of good over evil," the chief minister in a message.

He hoped the festival would give people an opportunity to celebrate "our strong unity as a nation and work to strengthen our bond of friendship and camaraderie."