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The President of India, Pratibha Devisingh Patil, on Sunday greeted the countrymen on the occasion of Dussehra festival, which is to be celebrated on Monday (Sep.27). "On the auspicious occasion of Dussehra, I extend my greetings to all my fellow citizens and wish them success, prosperity and happiness," President Pratibha Patil said in a message on Sunday. "The festival of Dussehra celebrates the triumph of Truth over untruth and the power of ethical and moral values so deeply ingrained in our country since time immemorial. May this year's festival inspire us to work for the unity and well-being of the country and strengthen the moral foundation of our society," the President's message added.