Prime Minister, President and Vice President greet nation on Diwali

President Pranab Mukherjee and Vice President Mohammad Hamid Ansari have extended greetings to all citizens on the occasion of Diwali.

"On the joyous occasion of Diwali, I extend my warm greetings and best wishes to all my fellow citizens in India and abroad. Diwali is a harbinger of joy and happiness. It celebrates the victory of good over evil, knowledge over ignorance and light over darkness. It is also an occasion for strengthening bonds of friendship and goodwill between people of all communities and religions," said President Mukherjee.

"May this year's celebrations dispel the darkness of ignorance and bring the light of happiness for those who are less privileged," he added.

Calling for a pollution free and environmentally safe Diwali, he said, "Let us celebrate this festival by reaffirming faith in all that is good, noble and virtuous and instilling in ourselves pride in the composite culture of India."

Vice President Ansari also conveyed his warm greetings to the people.

"May the festival of lights be the harbinger of peace, prosperity and happiness in our society," he said in his message.

Meanwhile, Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared the link of his page for Diwali wishes, on his Twitter Handle.

"Many friends are sending Diwali wishes. My thanks to them. Do visit this specially created page http://diwaliwishes.narendramodi.in," he tweeted.