Governor, CM greet people on Gurupurab

Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Jan 4: Governor N. N. Vohra, has greeted the people of Jammu and Kashmir on the auspicious occasion of the birth anniversary of Guru Gobind Singh Ji.
In a message of felicitations, the Governor observed that Guru Gobind Singh ji was a warrior, poet and a philosopher who strived for building a society based on equality, brotherhood and respect for women. He said that the values underlying the teachings of the great Guru should guide our endeavours to establish a just social order.
The Governor expressed the hope that this auspicious occasion would usher the State towards peace, progress and prosperity and further strengthen the bonds of communal harmony, brotherhood and re-invigorate the secular traditions which have been the hallmark of the glorious heritage and composite ethos of Jammu and Kashmir for centuries past.
The Governor prayed for the well-being of the people of the State on this occasion.
Chief Minister, Mufti Mohammad Sayeed has also extended greetings to the people on the birth anniversary of Guru Gobind Singh Ji, to be celebrated tomorrow.
In his message, Mufti Sayeed observed that Guru Gobind Singh Ji was an apostle of peace, compassion and love. “The teachings of great Guru will continue to inspire future generations. Let us take a pledge to embrace the path of service to mankind and work towards laying edifice of a just and equitable society,” he added.
The Chief Minister expressed hope that the auspicious occasion would be a harbinger of peace, progress and prosperity in the State and further strengthen the bonds of communal harmony and brotherhood.