The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud has sent a cable of congratulations to President Pratibha Devisingh Patil of India on the anniversary of the proclamation of the Republic of India. In his own name and on behalf of the people and government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the King wished the President permanent good health and happiness and the people of India steady progress and prosperity.