The President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu in her message on the eve of Mahavir Jayanti has said:-
“On the auspicious occasion of Mahavir Jayanti, I extend warm greetings and best wishes to all fellow citizens, especially to Jain community.
Mahavir Jayanti marks the birth anniversary of Lord Mahavir – the epitome of “non-violence and compassion”. This festival gives us the message of love and peace. Lord Mahavir showed the path of non-violence, celibacy, truth and renunciation for creating an ideal and civilized society. His teachings will always remain relevant for the welfare of mankind.
