President Murmu, PM Modi extend wishes on Eid-al-Fitr
PTC News Desk: President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeted citizens on the eve of Eid-ul-Fitr on Wednesday, saying the festival inspires everyone to live a peaceful life and contribute to society's prosperity.
"This festival promotes unity, forgiveness and charity. Eid is the occasion to help the poor and deprived people and share our happiness with them. This festival motivates us to lead a peaceful life and work for the prosperity of the society," Murmu said, adding, "Let us spread the feelings of love, kindness and compassion."
Meanwhile, PM Modi took to X and said: "Best wishes on Eid-ul-Fitr. May this occasion further spread the spirit of compassion, togetherness and peace. May everyone be happy and healthy. Eid Mubarak!"
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Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath also greeted people on the occasion, saying that the festival promotes happiness and reconciliation.
"The festival of Eid-ul-Fitr brings the message of happiness and reconciliation. This festival of happiness not only strengthens social unity but also increases the feeling of mutual brotherhood. This festival gives the message of peace and harmony. On the festival of Eid, everyone should take a pledge to further strengthen harmony and social harmony," the UP CM said.
Meanwhile, security arrangements in Uttar Pradesh have been tightened in preparation for the Eid festivities, police said on Wednesday.
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- With inputs from agencies