NEW DELHI: Prime Minister

on Tuesday extended his greetings to the nation on the auspicious occasion of

.

"Greetings on the auspicious occasion of #VijayaDashami," Prime Minister Modi tweeted alongside a video showcasing his past visits to Dussehra events.

Defence minister

also took to the micro-blogging site and wrote, "Greetings to you on the auspicious occasion of Vijaya Dashmi."

Congress leader

also greeted the nation on Dussehra. "My best wishes and greetings to each and every one of you, on the joyous occasion of Dussehra," the former Congress president tweeted.