President Ram NathKovind, Vice President M. Venkaiah Naidu, Prime Minister NarendraModi and Congress President Rahul Gandhi on Thursday greeted the nation on the occasion of Holi.
“Greetings and best wishes to fellow citizens in Indiaand abroad on the auspicious occasion of Holi,” tweeted Kovind, who hadalso released a statement on Wednesday.
“The festival of colours, Holi is a celebration ofspring and fraternity in our society. May it bring peace, joy and prosperity toeveryone’s lives,” Kovind said.
Naidu tweeted that Holi wasa celebration of the victory of good over evil and a festival that expressesjoy, camaraderie and conviviality.
Modi also extended greetings to the nation on the occasionof Holi and said that the festival of joy and gaiety would strengthen thecolour of unity and goodwill.
Extending wishes, Rahul Gandhi said: “Wishing you and your family a very Happy Holi. I pray to God that this festival brings colours to your life.”