As India began celebrating the festival of lights, politicians across the country wished citizens on Diwali, including blessings and wishes on the festive occasion.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi posted a message as early as 6 am, wishing Indians a happy Diwali, while members of the NDA and the opposition INDIA bloc followed suit.
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Here we take a look at some of the Diwali greetings shared by opposition politicians.
Diwali 2025 Greetings from Opposition Politicians
INDIA bloc politicians from across the country posted their wishes on social media, with Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge extending “hearty Diwali greetings” to all and issuing a clarion call for unity and harmony.
“Let us all come together to promote love, brotherhood, harmony and goodwill and together face injustice, ignorance and discrimination so that the light of truth and justice always illuminates our path,” the Congress chief wrote.
Veteran Congress leader Rahul Gandhi also expressed his wishes on Monday, writing, “May India be lit with the lamps of happiness and may every courtyard be filled with the light of joy, prosperity and love.
Rahul’s sister and Wayanad MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra wished Indians on Diwali, writing, “Heartiest Diwali greetings to all my fellow citizens on this grand festival of lights and joy. I pray to Lord Shri Ganesha and Goddess Lakshmi that this sacred festival brings happiness, peace and prosperity to all your lives.”
Meanwhile, Karnataka Chief Minister and Congress leader Siddaramaiah wished people on Diwali and urged people to celebrate responsibly.
“May this festival, which shows the way from darkness to light, dispel the darkness of hatred, violence, falsehood, unrest, poverty and ignorance that afflict society and spread the light of friendship, coexistence, truth, peace and wisdom everywhere,” the Karnataka CM wrote, adding, “While celebrating the joy of the festival, do not forget the joy of the festival. eco-friendly firecrackers and elders would they should have remained vigilant when little children were cracking crackers.’
Rajasthan Congress leaders Sachin Pilot and Ashok Gehlot also expressed their warm wishes to the citizens as Pilot wrote, “May every home be illuminated, may it be a source of joy. Diwali brings the light of enthusiasm to life.”
Meanwhile, former CM Gehlot wrote, “Heartiest congratulations and best wishes for the auspicious festival of Diwali. May this grand festival of lights bring happiness, prosperity and good fortune to all your lives.”
Thiruvanthapuram MP Shashi Tharoor also extended his wishes with two posters on social media.
Apart from veteran Congress leaders, AAP chief and former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, TMC Supremo and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan were among the main opposition leaders who greeted.
“Heartiest Diwali greetings to all my countrymen. May Mother Lakshmi spread the light of happiness, prosperity and well-being in your lives. May you always stay healthy and achieve great success,” Kejriwal wrote on X, while former CM and AAP leader Atishi posted, “May the blessings of Mother Lakshmi and Lord Ganesha prosper in your lives and keep the lamp of success in your lives. May this holiday bring love, peace and joy to your home and family.”
In a post in Bengali, Mamata Banerjee wished the citizens a happy Diwali as well as Kali Puja and went on to share a song she had written and composed.
Meanwhile, Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan wrote, “Let’s celebrate the festival of lights by lighting up our world with humanity, love and brotherhood. A very happy Diwali to all!”
Also known as the festival of lights, Indians celebrate Diwali on October 20 this year.
