On the auspicious occasion of "Mahavir Jayanti", I extend my best wishes and heartiest greetings to all the people of Andaman and Nicobar Islands.

Thirthankar Mahavir had shown the path of non-violence, peace and universal love to the whole mankind. On the occasion of this auspicious festival let us strive for the maintenance of mutual harmony and peace prevalent in these Islands and overall well-being of all the citizen.

On this auspicious occasion, I wish that the mutual brotherhood, peace and harmony continues to enlighten lives of all the inhabitants.

 (Admiral D K Joshi)

PVSM, AVSM, YSM, NM, VSM (Retd.)

Lieutenant Governor

Andaman and Nicobar Islands 

& Vice-Chairman, Islands Development Agency