President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday extended greetings for Diwali.
"Happy Diwali to all countrymen! On this holy festival of light and joy, let us try to bring happiness to the lives of those in need by lighting the lamp of knowledge and energy. On this great festival, I pray for happiness and prosperity in the lives of all the countrymen," tweeted the President.
The Prime Minister wished that the festival brings wellbeing into the lives of people.
"Wishing everyone a Happy Diwali. Diwali is associated with brightness and radiance. May this auspicious festival further the spirit of joy and well-being in our lives. I hope you have a wonderful Diwali with family and friends," PM Modi said on Twitter.
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman too wished that the festival brings brightness and joy all around. "Greetings on Deepavali. May the festival of light bring brightness and joy all around," she tweeted.
Diwali is the festival of lights and one of the major festivals celebrated across India.
(Except for the headline, this story has not been edited by NDTV staff and is published from a syndicated feed.)
PM Modi Likely To Meet BJP Workers At Party Headquarters Tomorrow PM Wants India To Become "Developed Society" By 2047: Niti Aayog Vice Chairman Utilise Unique Ties To Tell Putin To End War Against Ukraine: US To India Travel Influencer Aanvi Kamdar Dies After Falling Off A Waterfall Near Mumbai Amid Huge Row, Karnataka Pauses Bill For Reservation In Private Sector Firms Trainee IAS Summoned By Pune Cops Over Harassment Claims Against Collector Three Indians On Global Student Prize 2024 Top 50 shortlist Prime Accused In INDIA's Bihar Ally's Brutal Murder Arrested 13 Kg Gold, Electronic Items Worth Rs 10.33 Crore Seized At Mumbai Airport Track Latest News Live on NDTV.com and get news updates from India and around the world.