New Delhi [India], November 6 : Congress National President Mallikarjun Kharge on Friday extended warm wishes, praying for the health, prosperity, and overall well-being of all citizens on the auspicious occasion of Dhanteras.
In a post on X, Kharge said, "Heartfelt wishes to all fellow citizens on the auspicious occasion of Dhanteras. May the grace of Mother Lakshmi bring you all good health, happiness, prosperity, and well-being." 
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Additionally, the official handle of the Indian National Congress also noted on X, "On the auspicious occasion of Dhanteras, warm greetings to all fellow citizens from the Congress family."
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Meanwhile, key Union Ministers and senior leaders from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) also expressed their wishes, praying for the well-being of the citizens. 
Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari wished for good health and prosperity for everyone.
"Heartfelt wishes to all fellow citizens on the sacred festival of Dhanteras, bringing wealth, prosperity, health, and happiness. May Lord Dhanvantari bestow excellent health upon everyone," he stated on X.
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Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis emphasised peace and well-being in Indian homes. 
In a post on X, he said, Heartiest greetings on the auspicious occasion of Dhanteras! May the blessings of Lord Dhanvantari bring happiness, peace, good health, and prosperity into every home."
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Union Minister Jitendra Singh also extended warm greetings to the people of the country, praying for boundless joy and prosperity.
"Heartfelt congratulations to all countrymen on the auspicious and blessed Dhanteras. May this sacred festival bring happiness, prosperity, health, and boundless joy into your life," he said on X. 
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Earlier today, Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended greetings to citizens on the occasion of Dhanteras, wishing them happiness, prosperity, good health and well-being.
In a post on X, PM Modi extended his heartfelt wishes to the countrymen and invoked the blessings of Lord Dhanvantari, the Hindu deity associated with health and medicine.
"Heartfelt wishes to all fellow countrymen on the auspicious occasion of Dhanteras. May the divine grace of Lord Dhanvantari illuminate everyone’s life with happiness, peace, and excellent health. It is my sincere wish that an eternal flame of joy and enthusiasm continues to burn in every household," PM Modi said.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah also extended his greetings on the occasion, wishing prosperity and well-being to everyone.
"Warm wishes to everyone on the sacred festival of Dhanteras—a celebration of prosperity and well-being. May Lord Dhanvantari bless everyone with happiness, prosperity, and good health," Shah said in his message.
Diwali is a five-day festival that starts on Dhanteras. On Dhanteras, people buy jewellery or utensils and worship God. The second day is called Naraka Chaturdashi. It is also called Chhoti Diwali or Small Diwali.
The third day of Diwali is the main day of the celebrations. People worship Lord Ganesha and Goddess Lakshmi on this day and offer prayers to bless them with wealth and prosperity.
The fourth day of Diwali is devoted to Govardhan Puja. The fifth day is called Bhai Dooj. On this day, sisters pray for their brothers to have long and happy lives by performing the Tika ceremony, and brothers give gifts to their sisters.