"This festival of lights signifies the victory of righteousness over the evil. I am sure occasions like this inspire us to conquer the evils of modern day and build a society in which peace, amity and communal harmony prevail," the Governor said in his message.
Reddy greeted the people of Andhra Pradesh and Telugu people all over the world on the occasion of Diwali.
In his message, Andhra Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) President Botsa Satyanarayana said, "the festival of lights is a harbinger of peace, joy and prosperity."