The Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh, has greeted the people on the auspicious occasion of Deepawali. In his message, the Prime Minister said that Deepawali is celebrated all over India and its underlying message is one of joy. Deepawali - the festival of lights - inspires us to fight darkness in all spheres of life.

May this Deepawali usher in prosperity and happiness to all and illuminate the path of progress and well being, Dr. Singh added.