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Arunachal Pradesh CM Pema Khandu Calls for ‘Aashirwad Ka Diya’ Lighting on Sept 17
✍️ ThePrint
🗓 17 Sep 2026, 05:16 AM
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Chief Minister Pema Khandu urged residents of Arunachal Pradesh to light an ‘Aashirwad Ka Diya’ on September 17 as a collective prayer for blessings.
Chief Minister Pema Khandu addressed the public on Tuesday, urging every household in Arunachal Pradesh to light a lamp, termed ‘Aashirwad Ka Diya’, on September 17. The call was made during a brief press interaction where the CM highlighted the symbolic value of the lamp as a beacon of hope and collective goodwill.
Khandu emphasized that the act is intended to foster unity and invoke blessings for the state’s social and economic well‑being. He appealed to community leaders, schools and local bodies to spread the message and ensure widespread participation across urban and rural areas.
State officials have been instructed to facilitate the initiative by circulating informational material through local media and social platforms. No specific ceremony has been scheduled, but the government will monitor the response and may organize a concluding event later in the month.
The appeal comes at a time when the state is focusing on community‑driven programs to strengthen social cohesion. Residents are expected to observe the tradition by lighting a simple oil lamp at home or in public spaces on the designated date.
The initiative, while cultural in nature, aligns with the government’s broader agenda of promoting inclusive, people‑centric activities that reinforce regional identity and shared values.
Khandu emphasized that the act is intended to foster unity and invoke blessings for the state’s social and economic well‑being. He appealed to community leaders, schools and local bodies to spread the message and ensure widespread participation across urban and rural areas.
State officials have been instructed to facilitate the initiative by circulating informational material through local media and social platforms. No specific ceremony has been scheduled, but the government will monitor the response and may organize a concluding event later in the month.
The appeal comes at a time when the state is focusing on community‑driven programs to strengthen social cohesion. Residents are expected to observe the tradition by lighting a simple oil lamp at home or in public spaces on the designated date.
The initiative, while cultural in nature, aligns with the government’s broader agenda of promoting inclusive, people‑centric activities that reinforce regional identity and shared values.