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President Ram Nath Kovind on Monday extended his greetings to the countrymen on the eve of Dussehra or Vijayadashami -- a major Hindu festival celebrated at the end of Navaratri every year.

"On the auspicious occasion of Vijayadashmi, I extend my warm greetings and good wishes to all my fellow citizens and wish them success, prosperity and happiness," said the President in a message.

This festival is a celebration of the triumph of truth over untruth, said the President, adding it inspires us to live by the timeless values of honesty and truthfulness.