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Holi Greetings from Leaders: Priyanka, Rajnath, Rekha Celebrate Festival of Colors

Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra extended Holi greetings via social media, emphasizing love, camaraderie, and auspiciousness for all citizens. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh actively celebrated at his residence, playing drums and applying colors while wishing for global peace and harmony. Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta also celebrated, expressing hope that the festival would bring a new wave of development for the capital. The festival, rooted in Hindu mythology, sees main celebrations in North India following the ritual of Holika Dahan.

Key Points: Holi 2024: Political Leaders Extend Greetings, Celebrate Festival

  • Priyanka Gandhi's heartfelt Holi message
  • Rajnath Singh celebrates with drumming and gulaal
  • Delhi CM Rekha Gupta hopes for new development era
  • Festival symbolizes triumph of good over evil
  • Main celebrations underway in North India
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"Diverse hues of enthusiasm, joy": Priyanka Gandhi Vadra extends Holi greetings

Congress's Priyanka Gandhi, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, and Delhi CM Rekha Gupta extend Holi wishes, celebrating the festival of colors and harmony.

"Heartfelt greetings on the grand festival of Holi, brimming with the diverse hues of enthusiasm, excitement, joy, sweetness, and camaraderie. - Priyanka Gandhi Vadra"

New Delhi, March 4

Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Wednesday extended Holi greetings to the nation, wishing for auspiciousness for all citizens.

In an X post, the Congress MP wrote, Heartfelt greetings on the grand festival of Holi, brimming with the diverse hues of enthusiasm, excitement, joy, sweetness, and camaraderie. Holi is the grand festival of embracing everyone with love--your family, friends, society, and one another. Embrace one and all, and share joy with everyone. May Holi bring auspiciousness to all fellow citizens!"

On the occasion of Holi, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh showcased active participation in the celebrations at his residence, playing drums, and putting gulaal on people.

Many people gathered at his residence in the national capital to celebrate the festival of colours.

Singh also extended Holi greetings to the people, wishing for peace and harmony in the world.

Speaking to reporters, he said, "Heartfelt greetings of Holi to all the countrymen. May peace be established throughout the world. May everyone live in peace and harmony. These are my heartfelt wishes on the holy festival of Holi."

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta also celebrated Holi at her residence, expressing hope that the festival of colours would usher in a new era of development for the national capital.

Speaking to the media, Rekha Gupta said, "I extend my best wishes to the people of Delhi on the occasion of Holi. I hope this festival of Holi brings new enthusiasm and a wave of development for the people of Delhi. We should celebrate Holi together in a peaceful manner."

Holi celebration is rooted in Hindu mythology, symbolising the triumph of good over evil. The festival of Holi begins with the ritual of lighting a bonfire, known as Holika Dahan. The following day marks the more widely celebrated aspect of Holi, when people immerse themselves in joy and togetherness by playing with colours.

While several states in Western India, including Mumbai and Gujarat, have already begun the festivities on Tuesday, North India is set to mark its main celebrations today.

- ANI

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Sarah B
The photos of Rajnath Singh ji playing the dhol are so joyful! Holi is such a vibrant festival. As someone who celebrated with Indian friends for the first time last year, the feeling of community is incredible. Wishing everyone a safe and happy Holi!
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Rohit P
Good to see the greetings. But honestly, I wish our leaders would focus more on the real issues like water scarcity during Holi and pollution from chemical colours. Festivals are important, but so is responsible celebration. Let's promote natural gulaal.
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Priya S
Bura na mano, Holi hai! 🎉 The message of embracing everyone is what we need right now. In our colony, people from all communities came together to play. That's the real victory of good over evil. Shubh Holi!
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Vikram M
Holi reminds me of my childhood in UP. The whole mohalla would become one family for a day. It's nice to see political figures setting aside differences, even if just symbolically. Hope the spirit of "bhaichara" lasts.
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Kavya N
The article mentions the roots in Hindu mythology, which is correct, but what I love is how Holi has become a national cultural festival. My Christian friends and Muslim neighbors all join in the fun. That's the beauty of India.

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