<p>In a statement issued here, he said the festival of lights is a harbinger of peace, joy, and prosperity. <br /><br />"It celebrates the victory of good over evil, and the spreading of the light of learning," he added.<br /><br />"It is a national festival in which all communities rejoice in amity and friendship and celebrate the solidarity of the nation," he added. <br /><br />"May this Deepawali bring peace and prosperity to all the people of our nation and to the world at large," the prime minister added.</p>
<p>In a statement issued here, he said the festival of lights is a harbinger of peace, joy, and prosperity. <br /><br />"It celebrates the victory of good over evil, and the spreading of the light of learning," he added.<br /><br />"It is a national festival in which all communities rejoice in amity and friendship and celebrate the solidarity of the nation," he added. <br /><br />"May this Deepawali bring peace and prosperity to all the people of our nation and to the world at large," the prime minister added.</p>