President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi have extended their greetings on the occasion of Janmashtami. In a social media post, President Murmu said that the life story and messages of Lord Shri Krishna infuse vitality into Indian culture and philosophy. The President added that Lord Krishna showed the path of truth, righteousness, justice, compassion, and selfless action. She urged everyone to embrace the ideals of Lord Shri Krishna and continuously work towards building an inclusive and Viksit Bharat.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that in the divine messages of Lord Shri Krishna lies the profound inspiration for selfless action, which has continuously guided humanity. He wished that the sacred occasion, dedicated to the devotion and worship of Lord Shri Krishna, infuses positive energy and strength into everyone’s life.