By DuniyaLive Staff Writer
New Delhi: Pratibha Patil, Hamid Ansari, and Manmohan Singh greeted the nation on Janmashtami: Janmashtami or what is popularly known as the Dahi-handi festival is being observed in India today, the 2nd September, 2010 is being celebrated all over.

This festival is observed to celebrate the birth of Lord Krishna. Prathibha Patil, Hamid Ansari and Manmohan Singh greeted people on the occasion of Janmashtami.
President Pratibha Patil sent a message stating “on the auspicious occasion of Janamashtami, I extend my greetings and best wishes and best wishes to all my fellow citizens.”
Vice President Hamid Ansari extended his heartiest greetings by stating “On this occasion, let us rededicate ourselves to the teachings of Lord Krishna and work for the creation of a peaceful, harmonious and enlightened society.”
Whereas Prime Minister Manmohan Singh expressed his good wishes by stating “May the festival inspire us towards the goal of banishing ignorance and poverty through education and herald peace and prosperity for all.”
