Hope Diwali will bring new phase of optimism: PM

November 12, 2012 19:00

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, who has been concerned over the atmosphere of perceived gloom over last several months, today utilised the occasion of Diwali to express hope that a "new phase of optimism" will dawn on countrymen.

In his Diwali message, Singh has wished peace and prosperity for the people. He expressed hope that the festival of lights this year will "mark the beginning of a new phase of optimism" for each one of the countrymen, a PMO statement said.

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