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Rajkhowa’s Eid greeting

By AT News Itanagar |

Arunachal Pradesh governor JP Rajkhowa has conveyed his warm greetings and good wishes to the people on the occasion of Id-ul-Zuha.
In a message, he hoped that the sacred occasion would further strengthen the faith in the Almighty for leading all along the path of peace, progress and prosperity and also to enhance the bonds of our composite society.

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