New Delhi, Aug 15 (IANS) Prime Minister Sunday asked Indians to treat the upcoming Commonwealth Games as a ‘national festival’ and said it will be a ‘proud moment for the whole country’.

‘The Commonwealth Games will start in Delhi after about one and a half months. This will be a proud moment for the whole country and especially for Delhi,’ he said

‘I am convinced that all our countrymen will treat the Games as a national festival and will leave no stone unturned to make them a success. The successful organization of Commonwealth Games would be another signal to the world that India is rapidly marching ahead with confidence,’ he added.

The mega event is slated for Oct 3-14.