New Delhi, Feb. 2 -- President Droupadi Murmu on Sunday extended her best wishes on the occasion of Basant Panchami and Saraswati Puja and prayed for India to become a global knowledge hub.

Taking to X, she wrote, "Heartiest greetings to all countrymen on Basant Panchami and Saraswati Puja! On this joyous occasion and festival related to education and knowledge, I wish happiness, prosperity knowledge and wisdom to all countrymen. I pray to Maa Saraswati to establish India as the knowledge centre of the world."

Wishing prosperity, and well-being on Basant Panchami, Prime Minister Narendra Modi also took to X and wrote, "Best wishes on the auspicious occasions of Basant Panchami and Saraswati Puja."

On the auspicious occasion, other lead...