Former Chief Minister Prof. Prem Kumar Dhumal Celebrates Diwali with Supporters at Samirpur; MLA Inder Dutt Lakhanpal and District BJP President Rakesh Thakur Among Those Who Conveyed Festive Greetings
*New Delhi/Samirpur, November 09, 2026:*
Hamirpur MP and former Union Minister Anurag Singh Thakur extended his warm greetings to the people of Himachal Pradesh and the country on the auspicious occasion of Diwali. He wished that the festival of lights brings happiness, peace, prosperity and renewed energy into everyone’s lives. Anurag Singh Thakur said that Diwali symbolises the victory of light over darkness, truth over falsehood and positivity over negativity. The festival also provides an opportunity to strengthen mutual love, harmony, brotherhood and social unity.
Meanwhile, at Samirpur, a steady stream of visitors continued to arrive to extend Diwali greetings to former Chief Minister and senior BJP leader Prof. Prem Kumar Dhumal. On Sunday, a delegation of district BJP office-bearers and party workers, led by District BJP President Rakesh Thakur, visited Samirpur and conveyed their warm festive wishes to Prof. Dhumal. They also wished him good health and a long life.
Subsequently, MLA from Barsar Assembly constituency Inder Dutt Lakhanpal also visited Samirpur along with his supporters. He extended heartfelt Diwali greetings to Prof. Dhumal and wished him happiness, good health and longevity.
Expressing his gratitude to all the visitors, Prof. Prem Kumar Dhumal said that Diwali is not merely a festival of lights and celebrations but also an occasion to strengthen mutual love, brotherhood, harmony and social unity. The festival inspires everyone to move from darkness towards light, despair towards hope and negativity towards positivity.
He further said that one of the defining features of Himachal Pradesh’s rich culture and social traditions is the spirit of celebrating festivals together. Such occasions strengthen mutual trust, warmth and the spirit of cooperation in society. Prof. Dhumal thanked all party workers, well-wishers and people of the state for their affection and respect, and wished that Diwali brings happiness, peace, prosperity and good health to every household.
