In her message, the President Mrs Pratibha Devisingh Patil said that the festival inspires the countrymen to follow the path of duty and selfless service in striving for peace and harmony, unity and progress of the society.
The Vice President Mohd. Hamid Ansari has expressed the hope Top of Form 1 that this auspicious occasion will bring amity, prosperity and happiness in our lives. The Prime minister Dr Manmohan Singh, in his message, has said that the festival of Janmashtami celebrates the timeless teachings of Lord Krishna of discipline, knowledge and selfless action. He hoped that the festival will inspire the people towards right conduct and bring success and prosperity to all.