Share happiness with less fortunate, President

New Delhi, Oct 18 (IANS) Durga Punja and Vijayadashmi are days when we should share our happiness with the less fortunate, the lonely and those in pain, President Ram Nath Kovind said in a message on Thursday. Greeting people on the occasion of Durga Puja, Dussehra and Vijayadashmi, the President said: "On the auspicious occasion of Durga Puja and Vijayadashmi, I convey Shubho Bijoya as well as Dussehra greetings and best wishes to all my fellow citizens in India and abroad. "Durga Puja and Vijayadashmi symbolize the victory of truth and righteousness over evil. "This is a day to share our happiness with the less-fortunate, the lonely and those in pain. It is also an opportunity to cherish the spirit of unity and bonds of fraternity among our people," he said in a statement. "Let us celebrate Goddess Durga as the epitome of Shakti. May she guide us to work to empower women in society, especially girl children. And let us celebrate Lord Rama as a reflection of the moral and eternal values that have guided our way of life since time immemorial."
--IANS mr/