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Assam: Sonowal, Himanta Biswa Sarma extend greetings on Bhai Dooj

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GUWAHATI: On the occassion of Bhai Dooj, Assam chief minister Sarbananda Sonowal extended his greetings to the citizens.

“Happy #BhaiDooj, Bhai Phota, Bhatri Dwitiya. May the sacred festival reaffirm the strong ties of love and affection between brothers and sisters,” Sonowal said in a tweet. 

Assam health, finance and education minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma also took to twitter to convey Bhatri Dwitiya wishes.

Best of wishes to you all on the auspicious occasion of #BhaiDooj. Our gratitude to sisters whose love and affection strengthen us and shape our personalities,” Sarma wrote on Twitter.

BhaiDooj, Bhai Phota or Bhatri Dwitiya is a Hindu festival which celebrates the bond between a brother and a sister.

Bhai Dooj also marks the end of Diwali festivities. Bhai Dooj is observed on the Dwitiya Tithi, Shukla Paksha of the Kartik month. 

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