Guwahati, 18 October (HS): Assam BJP president and Darrang-Udalguri Lok Sabha MP Dilip Saikia has extended his heartfelt greetings to the people of the state on the occasion of Kati Bihu, describing the festival as a symbol of hope, faith and hard work in the agrarian Assamese society.

State BJP spokesperson Pranjal Kalita shared the message on Sunday.

Saikia expressed hope that the light of the earthen lamp lit beneath the sacred Tulsi plant during the festival would bring happiness, peace and prosperity to every household. He also wished for bountiful harvests in agricultural fields and smiles on the faces of farmers, bringing renewed hope into everyone's lives.

The BJP leader said Kati Bihu was not merely a festival but also represented restraint, prayer, the aspirations of farmers and hopes for prosperity in the future. He wished that the festival would usher in peace and well-being across Assam.-------------

Hindusthan Samachar / Sriprakash