Goa Governor extends Diwali greetings, says festival strengthens unity. Goa News – Times of India

Panaji : Governor of Goa PS Sreedharan Pillai extended warm on Wednesday Greeting and best wishes to the people of the state on the occasion of happiness Diwali.
Stating that the festival of light, celebrated with gaiety and enthusiasm throughout the country irrespective of caste, creed or religion, reinforces India’s sense of unity.
Appreciating his spirit of victory of truth over evil, Pillai urged the people to work to protect the sovereignty of the country. “For the unity of the people, for the integrity of the nation and for maintaining and protecting the sovereignty of the nation, I am requesting all Indians to be one. The Raj Bhavan will also make maximum efforts towards this process, Pillai said.
The governor, who has started an outreach program called Deepawali Milan, said his aim is to give more help to the underprivileged.
Pillai hosted a reception for children from orphanages and shelter homes and is scheduled to hold a similar reception on Friday for patients undergoing dialysis and persons with HIV.
Furthermore, he said that since a Governor An appointed constitutional post, he shall endeavor to maintain “cordial relations with all political parties”.
“The need of the hour is cordial relations between the ruling government and the Raj Bhavan. I’ll stick to that. I will not interfere in any politics,” he said when asked about the present state government. “Let the people decide on the Pramod Sawant government.”
Pillai also expressed his desire to make Raj Bhavan more accessible to all. “Even small political parties are requesting appointments and as far as possible, I have not denied appointment to any applicant and not only to political parties. I will try my level best to have proper contact with people. That’s the essence of my life.”
When asked about the resumption of mining, the Governor said that the Supreme Court has to issue directions and decide.

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