Dussehra inspires to work for the nation: Pratibha Patil

President Pratibha Patil Wednesday greeted the nation on Dussehra, which falls Thursday, saying the festival inspires to work whole heartedly for the betterment of the country.

"On the festive occasion of Dussehra, I send my greetings and best wishes to all my fellow citizens," Patil said in her message.

"Dussehra celebrates the victory of Good over Evil. May the ensuing festival be a time to celebrate our unity as a nation as also to work whole heartedly for the betterment of the nation," she added.

The president is on a visit to Switzerland and Austria as part of her two-nation trip to Europe Sep 30-Oct 7.