New Delhi, Aug 11 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday greeted people on the occasion of Janmashtami.

Janmashtami is celebrated to mark the birth of Lord Krishna.

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"Best wishes on the auspicious occasion of Janmashtami. Jai Shri Krishna," Modi tweeted in English and Hindi.

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