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President Mukherjee greets fellow countrymen on Dusherra

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ANI New Delhi
Last Updated : Oct 02 2014 | 2:15 PM IST

On the occasion of Dussehra, which is being celebrated tomorrow, President Pranab Mukherjee has sent his greetings to his fellow countrymen.

Extending his heartiest greetings and good wishes to all the fellow citizens, he said, "Dussehra symbolizes the victory of truth over untruth. It is an occasion which teaches us that those who follow the path of virtue, goodness and righteousness always emerge victorious."

"May the festival inspire us to inculcate in ourselves these imperishable human values and help in creating a society where peace and harmony always prevails," he added.

"May this year's Dussehra invoke in us a strong desire to work for the unity and well-being of the country and strengthen the moral foundations of our society," he concluded.

' Dussehra' marks the conquest of Lord Rama over the demon king Ravana, making it a celebration of the spirit of goodness and the triumph of virtue over vice.

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First Published: Oct 02 2014 | 2:02 PM IST

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