President Ram Nath Kovind and Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu on Sunday greeted people on the occasion of Dussehra.
“Greetings and good wishes to fellow citizens on Dussehra. This festival symbolises the triumph of good over evil. May this festival of joy and happiness protect us from the evil effects of the ongoing pandemic and bring prosperity and affluence to the people of the country,” Kovind tweeted.
Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu said, “May this festival bring peace, harmony, good health and prosperity in the nation.
“I extend my warm greetings and good wishes to the people of our country on the auspicious occasion of Dussehra. Celebrated with great fervour and zeal all over the country, #Dussehra symbolizes the victory of good over evil,” Naidu tweeted.
“Dussehra is an occasion for family and friends to come together and celebrate. But this year, due to COVID-19 pandemic, I urge my fellow citizens to celebrate #Dussehra in a modest way by strictly adhering to COVID-19 protocols,” he added.