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Rahul Gandhi Celebrates "Nafrat Mitaane Wali Holi" with Congress Leaders

Rahul Gandhi, the Leader of the Opposition, celebrated Holi with Congress leaders in New Delhi, extending greetings for a festival that drives away hate. He shared a message on social media wishing for Holi to fill lives with hope and joy. Congress MP Rajeev Shukla also greeted citizens, highlighting Holi as a unifying festival and calling for an end to conflicts globally to promote world peace. The report notes the mythological significance of Holi, which symbolizes the victory of good over evil.

Key Points: Rahul Gandhi's Holi Greetings: A Festival to Drive Away Hate

  • Rahul Gandhi celebrates Holi at Congress office
  • Wishes for a hate-free festival
  • Emphasizes hope and joy
  • Rajeev Shukla calls for global peace
  • Holi symbolizes triumph of good
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"Nafrat mitaane wali Holi": Rahul Gandhi extends greetings; celebrates with Congress leaders

Rahul Gandhi and Congress leaders extend Holi greetings, emphasizing the festival's message of love, unity, and peace in the world.

"Happy Holi. Sabko pyaar bhari, nafrat mitaane wali Holi - Rahul Gandhi"

New Delhi, March 4

The Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday celebrated the Holi festival with Congress party leaders and supporters at the AICC office in the national capital.

Speaking to reporters, Gandhi extended greetings for the festival, stating, "Happy Holi. Sabko pyaar bhari, nafrat mitaane wali Holi", wishing for the festival to drive away hate among people.

He also took to X, wishing for Holi to bring hope, joy and enthusiasm in people's lives.

"Heartfelt Holi greetings to all of you on the festival of colours and love. May the colours of Holi fill all your lives with new hopes, fresh enthusiasm, and countless joys," he wrote on X.

Congress MP Rajeev Shukla also extended Holi greetings to the people today, noting that the Indian National Congress is also celebrating the festival.

He described Holi as a unique occasion that brings people together, where individuals embrace one another and exchange colours in a spirit of unity and joy.

Shukla also emphasised the need for peace in the West Asia region, stating that conflicts and disputes should come to an end. He said it is wrong for countries to instigate tensions and called for harmony across the world.

"Greetings of Holi to the citizens. The Congress Party is also celebrating Holi. This is one such festival of ours in which everyone comes together, everyone embraces each other and applies colours to one another. What could be more delightful than this?. We believe that there should be peace in the world. These fights and quarrels should stop. It is not right for these countries that are instigating fights and quarrels to do so," Shukla told ANI.

Holi celebration is deeply 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.

- ANI

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Rohit P
Good to see political leaders celebrating our festivals together. Holi is about unity, and Shukla ji's point about global peace is also important. Let the colours spread joy, not just on faces but in hearts.
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Aman W
While the sentiment is nice, I wish this spirit of erasing hate was reflected in political rhetoric throughout the year, not just during festivals. Actions speak louder than Holi greetings.
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Sarah B
As someone new to India, I find Holi fascinating! The message of overcoming evil with good is universal. It's beautiful to see how a festival can be a platform for calls for peace, both locally and internationally.
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Vikram M
Holi hai! Let's just enjoy the festival, friends, family, gujiya, and thandai. Sometimes we over-analyse everything. It's a day for fun and forgetting old grudges. Simple. Wishing everyone a safe and colourful Holi!
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Kavya N
The connection made from Holi's message of good over evil to wishing for peace in West Asia is thoughtful. Our festivals do teach us bigger lessons about harmony. Bahut accha sandesh diya hai.

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