Prez, VP, PM greet people on New Year
New
Delhi,
Dec
31:
President
Pratibha
Devisingh
Patil,
Vice
President
Mohammed
Hamid
Ansari
and
Prime
Minister
Manmohan
Singh
today
greeted
the
people
on
the
eve
of
New
Year,
wishing
them
peace,
happiness
and
prosperity.
''As
the
sun
rises
over
2008,
may
this
new
year
bring
peace,
prosperity
and
happiness
to
everyone,''
Ms
Patil
said
in
her
message.
''In this new year, let us all strive to work for the betterment of the nation and do our little bit in making the world a better place by helping the under - privileged and the needy,'' she added. Mr Ansari said the dawn of the new year also ushered in new hopes and expectations. ''As millions of our citizens face the immense challenges of poverty, illiteracy and ill health, we should resolve to tackle these on a priority basis.
''This requires the concerted efforts of every one of us. The hopes and expectations of becoming a developed nation free from these problems, where every citizen can fully realise one's potential, can only be fulfilled when we resolve to work in unison with dedication and commitment.
''May the new year bring peace, happiness and prosperity in our lives,'' the Vice President said.
In his message, the Prime Minister said the new year was a time to reflect upon the year gone by and upon the successes, achievements and mistakes.
''It makes us wise to our strengths and weaknesses and gives us a chance to set new goals. It is a time for stocktaking and making a new start in achieving our individual and collective goals.
''As a nation, it is a time to rejoice in our democratic traditions and brace ourselves for future challenges. I wish 2008 brings peace, security and prosperity for the people world over,'' Dr Singh said.
UNI