Chennai, Nov 7 (PTI) Tamil Nadu is set to celebrate Deepavali on Sunday with traditional fervour, as leaders extended greetings and authorities stepped up safety and medical preparedness.
Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar and Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay led the state in extending wishes on the eve of the festival.
In his message on Saturday, Arlekar said the festival of lights symbolised the triumph of good over evil and called upon citizens to contribute to the vision of a ‘Viksit Bharat’ and ‘Viksit Tamil Nadu’ (Developed India and Developed Tamil Nadu).
Vijay wished the people a joyous festival and appealed to them to celebrate safely and share happiness with all.
Makkal Needhi Maiam Founder-President Kamal Haasan also extended his greetings, with special wishes for those travelling to their hometowns for the festival.
Stressing the need for an accident-free Deepavali, the Tamil Nadu Police issued a safety advisory urging the public to burst firecrackers only under adult supervision.
It advised people to wear footwear while bursting crackers and warned against holding lit fireworks in bare hands.
The state health department has strengthened its emergency medical infrastructure ahead of the celebrations, Health Minister K G Arunraj said.
A dedicated 75-bed ward for burn injuries has been set up at the Government Kilpauk Medical College Hospital to ensure prompt treatment for those injured in firecracker-related accidents. PTI JR SSK
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