New Delhi: Wishing students, academicians and parents a happy Diwali, the Minister for Education Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank advised safe celebrations of the festival, reminding that the pandemic hasn’t subsided yet, reported The Indian Express.
“Do not prepare for this Diwali without masks and sanitisers. Celebrate this festival of happiness with caution because awareness is crucial in the fight against coronavirus.” tweeted Pokhriyal.
नमस्कार सुप्रभात,
आप सभी को प्रकाशपर्व दीपावली की हार्दिक शुभकामनाएं।📍मास्क और सैनिटाइज़र के बिना
इस दीवाली की तैयारी अधूरी है।➡️सतर्कता से मनाएं ये खुशियों का पर्व, क्योंकि #कोरोना से सावधानी भी ज़रूरी है। #Unite2FightCorona #IndiaFightsCorona #SafeDiwali pic.twitter.com/EusJJWVJlW
— Dr. Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank (@DrRPNishank) November 14, 2020
In another video tweet, the education minister requested students to buy from nearby shops, mentioning Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s slogan ‘Vocal for Local”, while also wishing them to have to a safe and green Diwali, and being mindful of the pandemic.
आप सभी को दीपावली के पावन पर्व की हार्दिक शुभकामनाएं।
ईश्वर आपके जीवन को सुख, समृद्धि, सुख-शांति, सौहार्द
एवं अपार खुशियों की रोशनी से जग-मग करे। pic.twitter.com/Z0mdjwsyCS— Dr. Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank (@DrRPNishank) November 14, 2020
“…if we buy from a small local venture it would not only give them respect but fill you with pride,” said the minister.
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