KATHMANDU: Minister for Home Affairs Bal Krishna Khand wished may Lord Krishna eradicate the growing cases of violence in the world and bestow blessings to maintain peace and goodwill.

At a programme organized by Brahmakumari Rajyoga Service Centre at Satdobato in Lalitpur today (Friday) on the occasion of Krishna Janmastami, Minister Khand viewed that if devotion towards Lord Krishna would increase in any person, it would offset our thoughts on violence.

Khand claimed that if we devote ourselves to divinity leaving negative thoughts, we were bound to attain positive energy and we will witness behavioral changes in us.

The Minister lauded the Brahmakumari sisters in the Center who were working for the cause of world peace.

Chief District Officer of Lalitpur Ghanashyam Upadhyay fed yogurt to the children impersonating as Lord Krishna and his lover Radha.

A religious procession and drama based on the life and times of Lord Krishna were organized on the occasion besides discourse.