New Delhi: President Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday led greetings to the nation on the auspicious occasion of Krishna Janmashtami.
"I wish that this holy festival gives inspiration to all of us to give priority to everyone's interest with thought, word and deed."
Modi too tweeted in Hindi and said: "Hearty greetings to all the countrymen on the auspicious occasion of Janmashtami. May this festival of devotion and gaiety bring happiness, prosperity and good fortune in everyone's life".
Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi also greeted the people on the occasion.
In a message, Sonia Gandhi, said: "On the auspicious occasion of Janmashtami, I give heartfelt congratulations and best wishes to all the countrymen. Let's remember those great teachings of Lord Shri Krishna on the holy day of Janmashtami. Those who have been inspiration to walk on the path of virtue for us."
Priyanka Gandhi said "Shri Krishna Govind Hare Murari, O Nath Narayan Vasudeva... Warm wishes to all of you on the auspicious occasion of Shri Krishna Janmashtami. Devkinandan, may the blessings of Lord Shri Krishna be with you all..."
"Hearty congratulations and best wishes to all the people and devotees of 'Shri Krishna Janmashtami' Yashodanandan, Mohan Kanhaiya, had shown the path of all-world consciousness towards the establishment of religion, public protection, peace and collectivism. Long live Shri Krishna!" Yogi tweeted. (UNI)