Janmashtami 2019: President Ram Nath Kovind, PM Modi Greet Nation

President Ram Nath Kovind and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday greeted the nation on the occasion of Janmashtami 2019, the Hindu festival which marks the birth of lord Krishna.

President Ram Nath Kovind extended his greetings on the occasion. PM Modi also greeted everyone on the occasion of Janmashtami

New Delhi: President Ram Nath Kovind and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday greeted the nation on the occasion of Janmashtami 2019, the Hindu festival which marks the birth of lord Krishna. President Kovind took to Twitter and said: "Greetings and good wishes to fellow citizens on Janmashtami. As we reflect upon the timeless teachings of Lord Krishna, may this be a joyous day full of festivities and celebrations for all of us."

Greetings and good wishes to fellow citizens on Janmashtami. As we reflect upon the timeless teachings of Lord Krishna, may this be a joyous day full of festivities and celebrations for all of us #PresidentKovind

— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) August 24, 2019

जन्माष्टमी के अवसर पर सभी देशवासियों को बधाई और शुभकामनाएं।

भगवान श्री कृष्ण ने 'निष्‍काम कर्म' अर्थात् फल की इच्छा किए बिना कर्म करने का संदेश दिया है। मेरी कामना है कि यह त्योहार सबके जीवन में हर्ष-उल्लास और उमंग लाएं — राष्ट्रपति कोविन्द — President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) August 24, 2019

Prime Minister Narendra Modi who is in Abu Dhabi after his France tour, also took to Twitter and said: "Janmashtami greetings to everyone! May the blessings of Bhagwan Shri Krishna always bring happiness and good health in our lives. Jai Shri Krishna!" The birth of Lord Krishna is celebrated as Janmashtami across the country.

सभी देशवासियों को श्रीकृष्ण जन्माष्टमी की हार्दिक शुभकामनाएं। जय श्रीकृष्ण! Janmashtami greetings to everyone! May the blessings of Bhagwan Shri Krishna always bring happiness and good health in our lives. Jai Shri Krishna!

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 24, 2019