Tuesday, August 15, 2006 12:05 IST

Presidents Secretariat

PRESIDENT’S GREETINGS ON THE OCCASION OF JANMASHTAMI
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The President, Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam in his message on the occasion of Janmashtami, which is being celebrated tomorrow has said:

“On the auspicious occasion of Janmashtami, I extend my greetings and best wishes to all my people in India and abroad.

Let us on this auspicious day remind ourselves of the message of nishkarma karma and duty preached by Lord Krishna in the Gita. A work without thought of reward is relevant in our mission of transforming India into a developed country. May this sacred day strengthen our commitment to pluralism, unity, brotherhood and progress.”