27-10-2008 : Rashtrapati Bhavan, New Delhi
The President of India, Smt. Pratibha Devisingh Patil has sent greetings to her fellow countrymen on the occasion of Diwali.
In her message, the President has said, "On the joyous occasion of Diwali, I convey my warm greetings and good wishes to my fellow citizens.
May this year's festival bring peace, prosperity and communal harmony amongst the people, as well as remove ignorance and light the lamp of knowledge amongst us all. Diwali, the festival of light, signifies the triumph of righteousness and victory of good over evil within every human being".
The release issued at 1100 hrs
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