New Delhi, March 01: President Pratibha Patil and Vice President M Hamid Ansari have greeted the people on the occasion of Holi and expressed hope that the festival will strengthen the fraternal bonds.
“On the auspicious occasion of Holi, I extend my greetings and good wishes to all fellow citizens. Holi is festival of joy, hope and fulfilment in our life. May this festival strengthen fraternal bonds amongst our people and bring peace and prosperity to our nation,” Patil said.
In his message, Ansari said the mood of joyfulness captured in the colours of Holi unites people in the celebration of the festival, strengthening our social fabric.
“My hearty greetings and good wishes to the people of our country on the auspicious occasion of Holi, the festival of colours,” he said.
The Vice President said Holi, celebrated across the country with enthusiasm, marks the advent of the spring season and reminds us of our tradition of unity amidst diversity.
“May this festival fill our lives with happiness and peace,” Ansari said.
—Agencies