CM Naidu, Lokesh Extend Dasara Greetings

Vijayawada: Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu and IT Minister Nara Lokesh extended Dasara and Sharannavaratri greetings to the people of Andhra Pradesh, wishing them happiness, prosperity and good health.

Naidu said Dasara symbolised the victory of divine power over evil, righteousness over unrighteousness and good over evil. He noted that worshipping the Goddess with devotion during the nine days of Sharannavaratri was an important tradition.

The Chief Minister expressed hope that Sri Kanaka Durga Devi, the presiding deity of Indrakeeladri in Vijayawada, would bless every family in the State. With her grace, Andhra Pradesh would prosper, happiness would prevail in every household, and people would enjoy peace, prosperity and good health, he said.

Lokesh also extended his greetings on the occasion of Sharannavaratri celebrations at Indrakeeladri, which is decked out in festive splendour on the banks of the Krishna river. He said Kanaka Durga Devi, revered as the protector of devotees, would bless them with darshan in nine different forms over the nine days of the festival.

Lokesh said the coalition government had decided to provide free electricity to Durga Devi pandals organising Sharannavaratri celebrations across Andhra Pradesh. He expressed hope that the Goddess's blessings would bring good health, happiness and prosperity to all people in the state.