Garhwal Post Bureau
Dehradun, 21 Oct: Cabinet Minister Ganesh Joshi today visited the residence of retired Captain Dinesh Pradhan in the Nayagaon and Johri area on the occasion of Dussehra (Vijayadashami) and Dashain. He extended festive greetings and best wishes to Captain Pradhan’s mother, Lakshmi Pradhan, and other family members.
Thereafter, Cabinet Minister Ganesh Joshi visited the residence of senior BJP leader Sandhya Thapa in Johri village, where he extended Dashain greetings to her 100-year-old father, Uday Thapa. On the occasion, he received the traditional tika from senior members of the Gorkhali community and sought their blessings, while extending festive wishes to everyone.
On the occasion, Cabinet Minister Ganesh Joshi said that Vijayadashami symbolises the victory of good over evil, righteousness over unrighteousness, and truth over falsehood. The festival inspires all to follow the path of truth, righteousness and justice. Extending his greetings and best wishes to the people of the state on Vijayadashami, he wished everyone happiness, prosperity and well-being.
Cabinet Minister Ganesh Joshi said he had always received immense affection, respect and a strong sense of belonging from the Gorkhali community. He added that the community’s rich cultural traditions, mutual brotherhood and social harmony further enrich the state’s cultural heritage. He expressed hope that the auspicious occasion of Dashain would bring happiness, peace, prosperity and renewed energy into everyone’s lives.
Retired Captain Dinesh Pradhan, BJP Metropolitan Vice-President Sandhya Thapa, Uma Pradhan and several others were present on the occasion.
