President Pranab Mukherjee has extended greetings to the nation on the eve of the New Year 2014. In his message, the President said: “On the joyous occasion of New Year, I convey my warmest greetings and good wishes to all my fellow citizens in India and abroad.”
The President expressed hope that the New Year will inspire all to strive for the creation of an enlightened society where knowledge is converted into social good and economic wealth. “Let us resolve to make it a year in which the people of the country in all their rich diversity unite to work towards the collective goal of inclusive development and growth. May the New Year ring out violence, exploitation, and suffering and ring in peace, equity, and goodwill,” he said.
Vice President Hamid Ansari also greeted the people on the occasion. In his message he hoped for 2014 to shower all with peace, harmony and optimism. “As we celebrate the end of one year and beginning of another, let us resolve to work together towards building a strong, united and prosperous India,” he said.
