PRIME MINISTER GREETS NATION ON
THE OCCASION OF MAHAVIR JAYANTI
The Prime Minister Shri Atal
Bihari Vajpayee has greeted the nation on the occasion of Mahavir
Jayanti, which is being celebrated tomorrow.
In his message Shri Vajpayee
said that Lord Mahavir preached the principle of ‘ahimsa’, which
ought to be the guiding force for humanity for all times to come.
May the occasion of Mahavir Jayanti rekindle in our hearts the
spirit of selfless service, dedication and devotion, as symbolised
by Lord Mahavir, the Prime Minister added. The Prime Minister
hoped that the festival would encourage people to strive for the
good and well being of humanity in general.