Ranil Wickremesinghe in his Diwali message said that the nation is gradually embarking on a path of illuminated development and called upon everyone to unite and steer Sri Lanka towards being a developed country by 2048. Diwali festivities commemorate epic legends of victory secured by God Vishnu restoring the balance of good and evil in troubled times. Devotees illuminate lamps and participate in religious rites, upholding the shared aspiration of infusing light within every soul. Presently, the nation is gradually embarking on a path of illuminated development, seeking to dispel the preceding times of darkness. May this festival of lights bring prosperity and wellbeing while extending happy Diwali wishes to all Sri Lankans and Hindus worldwide.

Source: The Nation November 12, 2023 17:26 UTC