New Delhi, Oct. 19 -- Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla has greeted people on the eve of Diwali.

According to a release from the Lok Sabha Secretariat, in his message, Birla said: "Heartiest greetings to all on the grand festival of lights, Deepawali. I also extend my best wishes for the upcoming festivals of Govardhan Puja and Bhai Dooj."

Calling the festival of Deepawali is the soul of our culture and traditions, he said: "It is not just an occasion to light lamps and celebrate, but also a message of the triumph of light over darkness, knowledge over ignorance, and hope over despair."

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