President Murmu extends Diwali greetings to people

New Delhi, Nov 7 (TNT) : President Droupadi Murmu on Saturday extended greetings and best wishes to people in India and abroad on the eve of Diwali, wishing them good health, happiness and prosperity.

In her message, the President said Diwali commemorated Bhagwan Shri Ram’s return to Ayodhya after his victory over Ravana, with rows of illuminated lamps symbolising the cultural and devotional significance of the festival and the auspicious beginning of Ram Rajya.

She said the festival symbolised the victory of virtues over negative tendencies and marked the end of suffering and the beginning of a joyful and prosperous life.

The President noted that people worshipped Bhagwan Ganesh for auspicious beginnings and well-being and Mahalakshmi for prosperity, while offering prayers for the happiness of all.

She called upon citizens to preserve the environment and live in harmony, and urged patriotic youth, guided by Indian values, to contribute enthusiastically towards building a Viksit Bharat.

TNT KM