Governor Om Prakash Kohli, Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, his cabinet colleagues and other leaders of the State have greeted people on Baisakhi festival.
Governor Kholi in his message, observed that Baisakhi day which marks the beginning of the New Year in the Indian Calendar has a special significance for the people of northern India, particularly for the Sikh community as the Khalsa Panth was born on this day.
He said that in the northern states, Baisakhi also marks the commencement of the harvesting season when farmers reap the fruit of their hard work. He observed that the celebration of this festival is a shining example of our glorious pluralistic traditions, as he prayed for peace, harmony, brotherhood and progress.
Chief Minister Chouhan said Baisakhi symbolises harvesting of the hard labour and celebrating it with harmony and brotherhood which adds colour to its festivity. He said festivals like Baisakhi strengthen the bonds of love among people and nurture amity and harmony. He prayed for peace and prosperity of the state on this occasion.
MP Assembly Speaker Sitasaran Sharma and deputy speaker Rajendra Singh greeted the people on the auspicious occasion of Baisakhi.
Public Relations minister Narottam Mishra extended greetings to the people of state on Baisakhi. He said, said, “May the coming year be full of peace, prosperity and joy for the State and the entire country.”
Industry Minister Rajendra Shukla extended greetings to the people of the state on the holy festival of Baisakhi. He said that Baisakhi is a folk festival. Shukla prayed and hoped for the welfare, peace and prosperity of the people of the state and country.