Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday (August 19, 2022) greeted citizens of the country on the occasion of Janmashtami. “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 to everyone`s life. Long live Shri Krishna!,” tweeted PM Modi today.
President Droupadi Murmu also greeted the people on the occasion of Janmashtami today. “Hearty greetings to all the countrymen on the auspicious occasion of Janmashtami. From the life of Lord Krishna, we can imbibe the qualities of providing education by doing selfless deeds for the welfare of the people. I wish that this holy festival gives inspiration to all of us to give priority to everyone`s interest with thought, word and deed.”
Additionally, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar also extended greetings on the occasion and said that the teachings of Lord Krishna in the Bhagvad Gita have been a great source of inspiration for humanity. Shri Krishna, the vice president said, is the epitome of divine love, supreme beauty and eternal happiness.