Hathras DM Celebrates Diwali with Elderly, Distributes Fruits and Sweets

District Magistrate Visits Old-Age Home, Distributes Fruits and Sweets to Elderly on Diwali

Hathras, 8 November: District Magistrate Satya Prakash Patel visited the residential old-age home near Nagla Bhus on Agra Road and shared Diwali celebrations with the elderly residents. The old-age home is operated by Asharfi Gramodyog Sansthan, Chharra (Aligarh).

The District Magistrate was accompanied by his family members and officials. He distributed fruits and sweets among the elderly residents and extended his heartfelt Diwali wishes to them.

During the visit, Patel spoke to the elderly residents with warmth and asked about their well-being. He also sought information about the problems they were facing and listened to their concerns.

The District Magistrate said he had begun the Diwali festival by visiting the old-age home with his family and officials, distributing fruits among the elderly and seeking their blessings.

“On festivals, the blessings of the elderly are the foundation of happiness, prosperity and well-being in life,” he said.

Patel said the real welfare of society lies in serving and respecting elderly people. He added that every person in society has a responsibility to come forward to help people who are in need and those who are helpless.

The District Magistrate also praised the organisation running the old-age home. He said it was a matter of happiness that people from the city were also contributing to this noble work.

He said the institution had ensured better arrangements for the elderly people living at the facility. According to Patel, the support being provided by city residents had also strengthened this work.

The District Magistrate said elderly people are an important part of society. “The care, service and respect of the elderly are the collective responsibility of all of us,” he said.

He added that people should remain sensitive towards their elders and share in their happiness and sorrow. Patel said the elderly should receive care, service and respect not only during festivals but as part of everyone’s collective responsibility.

The Sub-Divisional Magistrate, Sadar, the District Magistrate’s family members, concerned officers and employees were present on the occasion.