Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay wished everyone a happy Deepavali, calling it a festival of light over darkness and good over evil, and urged people to celebrate safely and joyfully and share their love and happiness with all.
Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay wished everyone a happy Deepavali, calling it a festival of light over darkness and good over evil, and urged people to celebrate safely and joyfully and share their love and happiness with all.
On the eve of Deepavali, Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay on 7 November 2026 conveyed his heartfelt greetings to everyone in Tamil Nadu, wishing that the festival brings new hope, fresh energy and joy to people’s hearts.
The Chief Minister described Deepavali as a day when darkness gives way to light and a festival of victory when evil is destroyed and goodness grows. He appealed to people to:
He wished that joy would grow in every home and that new hope would be born in everyone’s life.
“மக்கள் மனங்களில் புதிய நம்பிக்கையையும், புத்துணர்வையும், மகிழ்ச்சியையும் மலரச் செய்யும் தீபாவளித் திருநாளில், அனைவருக்கும் எனது மனமார்ந்த நல்வாழ்த்துகள்!”
Crackers may be burst only from 6 AM to 7 AM and 7 PM to 8 PM on Deepavali day. Use green crackers, keep water or sand close by, keep children supervised, and stay away from hospitals and huts. Monday, 9 November is also a holiday, so families have time to travel back.
VettriThalapathy wishes every reader a very Happy Deepavali.