14th Jan, 2011: President Pratibha Devisingh Patil has greeted her fellow countrymen on the occasion of the festivals Makara Sankranti and Pongal, which fall on January 14 and 15, respectively.
In her message, the president has said, "On the joyous occasion of Makara Sankranti and Pongal, I convey my warm greetings and good wishes to all my citizens, and wish them all prosperity and happiness."
"May these festivals bind the communities and regions of India in a bond of love and affection and inspire us to work for the unity and progress of our country,” she added.
Vice president M Hamid Ansari has greeted the people of country as well.
In his message, he said that the festival is celebrated in diverse ways with traditional gaiety and enthusiasm in various parts of the country.
"These festivals reflect our glorious cultural traditions and promote the values of sharing, generosity and goodwill among people,” he said.
"I greet the people of our country on the auspicious occasion of Makara Sankranti and Pongal. These festivals mark the beginning of the auspicious period of 'Uttarayana' and harvest season. May these festivals usher in amity, prosperity and happiness in our lives,” he said in his message.
Chief minister N Kiran Kumar Reddy on Thursday extended his greetings to Telugus in the state and abroad on the occasion of Sankranti.
"The festival heralds the beginning of the harvesting season, and farmers celebrate the home delivery of the new crop, which is significant in their lives. But unfortunately, the recent unseasonal rains that lashed the coastal districts and elsewhere in the state, have marred the celebrations on a grand scale,” the chief minister stated.
However, a special package announced by the government earlier will come to their rescue. The CM expressed confidence that farmers shall prosper with renewed efforts, according to a message from the CM's office.
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