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Chief Minister Pema Khandu has conveyed his greetings to the people on occasion of Onam, celebrated to mark the harvest season depicting the end of monsoons, by the people of Kerala.
The festival celebrates the homecoming of Asura King Mahabali from Patal Lok, whose era was considered the golden time of Kerala.
“Despite the troubled times being faced by our Malayalee brethren in Kerala due to floods, here’s sincere wishes and prayers from Arunachal Pradesh on occasion of Onam,” said Khandu in a message here this evening.
The Chief Minister expressed hope that the festival would mark a new beginning of rebuilding life in Kerala as flood waters recede.
“May this Onam usher in a new chapter and a brighter future for our friends in Kerala,” Khandu added.
It may be noted that the Chief Minister had announced a sum of Rs 3 crore from Chief Minister’s Relief Fund as immediate assistance for relief and rehabilitation of Kerala flood victims.