Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): Congress chief Jitu Patwari visited the Eidgah in Bhopal on the occasion of Eid on Saturday. He, along with senior Congress leader PC Sharma, extended festival greeting to the people of the Muslim community.
Patwari also visited residence of MLA Arif Masood and MLA Atif Aqueel in Bhopal, where he conveyed Eid greetings to their family members.
During the visit, he greeted people warmly and hugged several attendees, wishing them peace, harmony and brotherhood in the state and across the country.
Speaking on the occasion, Patwari said that Eid comes after the holy month of Ramadan and brings a message of love, unity and brotherhood. He said that Muslims across the country and the world offer namaz and pray for peace and harmony, which reflects India’s unity in diversity.
He added that India’s “Ganga-Jamuna culture” is one of the country’s greatest strengths and festivals like Eid bring people closer to each other and strengthen social harmony.
Several Congress leaders were present on the occasion, including senior MLA Phool Singh Baraiya, former minister P. C. Sharma, National Students' Union of India state president Ashutosh Chouksey, Bhopal city district Congress president Praveen Saxena, rural district president Anokhi Patel and senior leader Arun Srivastava.
Patwari also shared a message on social media and tweeted greetings on the occasion. In a video message, he said that with the end of the holy month of Ramadan, the festival of Eid arrives, bringing a message of love, brotherhood and peace.
He said that people offer namaz and pray for harmony and goodwill among everyone.
He also wished all the people of the state happiness, peace and prosperity on the festival.
