The President, Vice President and Prime Minister have greeted the nation onthe occasion of Dussehra which will be celebrated on Sunday.

In her message Pratibha Devisingh Patil said that the festival symbolizes the victory of truth over untruth and good over evil.

She said this festival inspires us to work for peace, unity and well being of the country and strengthens the spirit of harmony and oneness.

In his message, Vice President Hamid Ansari wished the festival to bring peace prosperity and joy in our lives.

PM Manmohan Singh said Dussehra festival symbolises India’s tradition of communal harmony and unity in diversity.

UPA Chairperson Sonia Gandhi has greeted the countrymen on the occasion of Dussehra saying may this festive season bring peace, prosperity and progress throughout the country.