Panipat. Bharatiya Janata Party State President Dr. Archana Gupta celebrated the auspicious festival of Diwali with a spirit of service, traditional values, dedication and social responsibility. She visited religious and social institutions, offered prayers and shared festive joy with orphaned children, elderly citizens and underprivileged people. On the occasion, she prayed for the happiness, prosperity, good health and well-being of the people of Haryana.
On Diwali, BJP State President Dr. Archana Gupta first visited the ancient Devi Temple in Panipat, where she offered prayers and sought the blessings of Goddess Bhagwati. She prayed for lasting peace, prosperity, positivity and happiness in the lives of the people of Haryana.
Thereafter, she visited the orphanage and old age home operated under Jan Sewa Sansthan, Rohtak. She spent time with the children and elderly residents, enquired about their well-being, distributed sweets and extended her heartfelt Diwali greetings. Speaking on the occasion, she said that the true joy of festivals can only be realised when every section of society participates in the celebrations and no individual feels lonely or neglected.
As part of her Diwali engagements, BJP State President Dr. Archana Gupta also paid a cordial visit to senior BJP leader and Democracy Fighter Dr. Manohar Lal Suneja at his residence in Eldeco. She honoured him by presenting a shawl, conveyed her Diwali greetings and sought his blessings. She also wished him good health and a long life.
Subsequently, BJP State President Dr. Archana Gupta visited the Child Labour Rehabilitation Centre in Shiv Nagar, where she celebrated Diwali with the children. She distributed sweets and fruits among them and extended her best wishes for their bright and successful future.
Addressing the gathering, BJP State President Dr. Archana Gupta said that Diwali is not merely a festival of lighting lamps and celebrations, but a great occasion that conveys the values of love, compassion, service, sensitivity and social harmony.
She emphasised that bringing happiness into the lives of underprivileged and needy people, senior citizens and children reflects the true essence of Diwali. “Our collective endeavour should be to ensure that the light of happiness reaches the last person in society and that every home and courtyard is illuminated with the light of prosperity and joy,” she said.
BJP District General Secretary Sunil Kansal, Mandal President Sachin Singal, Child Welfare Committee member Meena Sharma, Kiran Malik, Somdatt and several other dignitaries were present on the occasion.
