New Delhi, April 19 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Saturday greeted people on the occasion of Easter, saying the festival signifies compassion, brotherhood and a brighter future.

“The significance of Christ’s resurrection is that truth and love triumph over evil and hatred. Easter celebrates compassion and brotherhood and signifies a brighter future,” the prime minister said in a message.

The celebrations strengthen the bonds of unity among our countrymen, he added.

Easter would be celebrated Sunday.