President, V-P and PM greet people on occasion of Durga Puja

New Delhi, Oct 6 : President Pratibha Devisingh Patil, Vice President M. Hamid Ansari and Prime Minister Manmohan Singh have greeted the people on the occasion of the festival of Durga Puja.

"On the auspicious occasion of Durga Puja, I send my warm greetings to all my fellow citizens and wish them happiness and prosperity. Durga Puja symbolizes the triumph of truth, righteousness and virtue over evil. May this great festival inspire us to walk on the path of rectitude and tolerance and build a society in which peace and harmony always prevail," President Patil said.

nsari said that this festival is celebrated across the country with religious fervour and enthusiasm and extended his greetings and good wishes to the people on the auspicious occasion of Dussehra which is celebrated with intense fervour and zest.

Dussehra celebrates the triumph of the forces of good over evil. The traditional festivities and rituals of Dussehra reaffirm our faith in the sublime and universal values in life and inspire us to strive towards a just, peaceful and harmonious society, he said.

Dr. Singh said that India has an age-old tradition of celebrating Dusshera and Durga Puja both symbolising the triumph of good over evil.

The activities centering around these festivals symbolise our rich cultural heritage and are an inspiration for a life of righteous action, he added.

ANI