New Delhi: President Ram Nath Kovind on Thursday greeted the citizens of the country on the eve of Holi, saying the festival of colours is a living example of social harmony and togetherness.
In a message, the president said Holi marks the onset of the spring season, bringing joy and zeal in people’s lives.
“On the auspicious occasion of Holi, I extend my greetings and best wishes to all our fellow Indians, living in the country and abroad. This festival is a living example of social harmony and togetherness. Children, youth, men and women of all ages and backgrounds celebrate this festival with full enthusiasm,” he said.
होली के पावन अवसर पर सभी देशवासियों को हार्दिक बधाई एवं शुभकामनाएं।
रंगों का पर्व होली, सामुदायिक सद्भाव और मेल-मिलाप का जीवंत उदाहरण है। यह वसंत ऋतु के आगमन का शुभ समाचार लेकर आता है।
मेरी कामना है कि यह त्योहार सभी देशवासियों के जीवन में आनंद, उमंग और नई ऊर्जा का संचार करे।
— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) March 18, 2022
The president said he wished that the festival of colours infuses positive energy in everyone’s life and makes the spirit of nation building stronger.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi also sent out his festival greetings to the citizens of the country.
“Wishing you all a very Happy Holi. May this festival of colors, a symbol of mutual love, affection and brotherhood, bring every color of happiness in your life,” said PM Modi in a Hindi message on his Twitter handle.
आप सभी को होली की हार्दिक शुभकामनाएं। आपसी प्रेम, स्नेह और भाईचारे का प्रतीक यह रंगोत्सव आप सभी के जीवन में खुशियों का हर रंग लेकर आए।
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) March 18, 2022
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