Prez greets citizens on eve of Janmashtami

New Delhi, Aug 24 (PTI) President Pranab Mukherjee todaygreeted the people on the eve of Janmashtami and hoped thatpeople commit themselves to following the path of virtue andrighteousness in thought, word and deed. "I convey warm greetings and good wishes to all my fellowcountrymen on the joyous occasion of Janmashtami. LordKrishna’s life and teachings emphasise the importance ofperforming one’s duty without thought of reward, of differentpaths leading to the same goal and of the importance ofethical and moral values to society. "On this auspicious day celebrating the birth of LordKrishna, let us commit ourselves to following the path ofvirtue and righteousness in thought, word and deed," he said.PTI AKVRT