Punjab CM greets people on the eve of Mahashivratri

 By Punjabnewswire4u

 CHANDIGARH, MARCH 9

           Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal today extended his warm greetings to the people of Punjab on the sacred occasion of 'Mahashivratri'.

          In a message, Mr. Badal said that Lord Shiva is the Lord of mercy and compassion.  Lord Shiva protects devotees from evil forces such as lust, greed, anger and grants boons, bestows grace and awakens wisdom in his devotees.   Mr. Badal urged the people to celebrate 'Mahashivratri' festival with traditional fervour and gaiety as such festivals not only promote communal harmony, compassion and goodwill but also bring joy and prosperity.

          Mr. Badal also appealed the people to celebrate this auspicious occasion collectively by rising above the petty considerations of caste, colour, creed and religion.

Deputy Chief Minister  Sukhbir Singh Badal also greeted the people of Punjab on the auspicious occasion of Mahashivratri.

 In a message, Mr. Sukhbir said that Mahashivratri inspires the people to strive towards the pursuit of truth that leads to the ultimate consciousness epitomized by Lord Shiva. He said that the festival laid stress on the values of piety, devotion, mutual love and harmony, the cornerstones of the great Indian civilization.

Mr. Chunni Lal Bhagat and Mr. Madan Mohan Mittal, Cabinet Ministers of Punjab today greeted the people of Punjab on the auspicious occasion of Mahashivratri.

In a message, the both ministers said that Mahashivratri inspires people to strive towards the pursuit of truth that leads to the ultimate consciousness epitomized by Lord Shiva. The Festival, they said that, laid stress on the values of piety, devotion, mutual love and harmony, known as the cornerstones of the great Indian civilization. They expressed the hope that Mahashivratri would foster sense of universal brotherhood, coexistence and tolerance among all section of society.