<p>Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal bought earthen lamps on the occasion of Diwali at Kamakhya Gate area of the city on Friday and interacted with the local vendors.</p>.<p>Later talking to media persons, Sonowal said the local pottery industry has tremendous potential and there is a need to promote the people involved in this industry.</p>.<p>"Prime Minister Narendra Modi has given us a call to be vocal for local in a bid to make the country economically self-reliant. We have to set our goals clear and strive hard for capturing the global market by adequately focusing on indigenous products and producing quality goods", Sonowal said.</p>.<p>He urged the people to purchase local products and contribute to building a robust economy for the state.</p>.<p>Meanwhile, Assam Governor Jagdish Mukhi greeted the people of the state on the occasion of Kali Puja and Deepavali.</p>.<p>In a message to all sections of the people of Assam, Mukhi said, "Deepavali, the festival of lights is celebrated to dispel the darkness and give wisdom a chance to prevail over ignorance. On this pious occasion of Deepavali, I call upon everybody to celebrate the festival spreading the message of universal brotherhood and harmonious coexistence".</p>.<p>He also said, "Let us all celebrate cracker less, green Deepavali by following all Covid-19 safety protocols".</p>.<p>Urging upon all not to have any religious gatherings, the governor asked them to pray to the almighty for good fortune of all. </p>
<p>Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal bought earthen lamps on the occasion of Diwali at Kamakhya Gate area of the city on Friday and interacted with the local vendors.</p>.<p>Later talking to media persons, Sonowal said the local pottery industry has tremendous potential and there is a need to promote the people involved in this industry.</p>.<p>"Prime Minister Narendra Modi has given us a call to be vocal for local in a bid to make the country economically self-reliant. We have to set our goals clear and strive hard for capturing the global market by adequately focusing on indigenous products and producing quality goods", Sonowal said.</p>.<p>He urged the people to purchase local products and contribute to building a robust economy for the state.</p>.<p>Meanwhile, Assam Governor Jagdish Mukhi greeted the people of the state on the occasion of Kali Puja and Deepavali.</p>.<p>In a message to all sections of the people of Assam, Mukhi said, "Deepavali, the festival of lights is celebrated to dispel the darkness and give wisdom a chance to prevail over ignorance. On this pious occasion of Deepavali, I call upon everybody to celebrate the festival spreading the message of universal brotherhood and harmonious coexistence".</p>.<p>He also said, "Let us all celebrate cracker less, green Deepavali by following all Covid-19 safety protocols".</p>.<p>Urging upon all not to have any religious gatherings, the governor asked them to pray to the almighty for good fortune of all. </p>