PM expresses joy on India being re-elected to UNHRC

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, has expressed joy on India being re-elected to UNHRC. India emerged on top among the Asian group and has been re-elected to UNHRC.(FILE PIX, PIB)

President’s Diwali greetings

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee has extended greetings to all Indians on the occasion of Diwali. In his message, the President has said, “On the joyous occasion of Diwali, I extend my warm greetings and best wishes to all my fellow citizens in India and abroad.
Diwali is a harbinger of joy and happiness. It celebrates the victory of good over evil, knowledge over ignorance and light over darkness. It is also an occasion for strengthening bonds of friendship and goodwill between people of all communities and religions. May this year’s celebrations dispel the darkness of ignorance and bring the light of happiness for those who are less privileged.
Let us celebrate this festival by reaffirming faith in all that is good, noble and virtuous and instilling in ourselves pride in the composite culture of India. Let us do everything possible to make this year’s Diwali celebrations pollution free and environmentally safe”.

Vice President greets people on Deepawali

The Vice President of India Shri M. Hamid Ansari has greeted the people on the auspicious occasion of Deepawali. In his message, he has said that may the festival of lights be the harbinger of peace, prosperity and happiness in our society.“I convey my warm greetings and good wishes to the people of our country on the auspicious occasion of Deepawali.May the festival of lights be the harbinger of peace, prosperity and happiness in our society,” he said.(PIB)