Durga Ashtami: PM Modi, President Kovind extend greetings

New Delhi: President Ram Nath Kovind and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday extended their greetings on the occasion of Durga Ashtami. Wishing the people, the Prime Minister prayed for their happiness and prosperity.

"Best wishes to Maha Ashtami Puja of Navratri. May Mahagauri, the Goddess of Durga Ashtami bring happiness, good luck and prosperity in everyone's life," he tweeted. 

नवरात्रि की महाष्टमी पूजा की हार्दिक शुभकामनाएं। दुर्गाष्टमी की अभीष्ट देवी महागौरी हम सबके जीवन में सुख, सौभाग्य और समृद्धि लेकर आएं। pic.twitter.com/PpcOXYIXXN

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) October 6, 2019

"Greetings and good wishes to fellow citizens in India and abroad on the auspicious occasion of Durga Puja. This is a celebration of the victory of good over evil. May Goddess Durga shower her blessings on us and enrich our lives with joy and prosperity," the President tweeted.

Greetings and good wishes to fellow citizens in India and abroad on the auspicious occasion of Durga Puja. This is a celebration of the victory of good over evil. May Goddess Durga shower her blessings on us and enrich our lives with joy and prosperity #PresidentKovind

— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) October 6, 2019

Durga Ashtami is celebrated on the 8th day of Durga Puja or Navratri.