President’s Greetings on the Eve of Mahavir Jayanti

Rashtrapati Bhavan : 08-04-2017

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee in his message on the eve of Mahavir Jayanti has said: -

"On the auspicious occasion of Mahavir Jayanti, I convey best wishes and greetings to all my fellow countrymen in India and abroad.

Bhagwan Mahavira’s philosophy of ahimsa, truth, compassion and non-violence are of increasing relevance in today’s world.

On this day, let us imbibe his teaching of right faith, right knowledge and right conduct. Let us unite and build a society free from violence, terrorism and exploitation.”

This release issued at 1500 hrs.