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PM greets nation on Baisakhi, Puthandu, Pana Sankranti
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday greeted people on the occasion of Baisakhi, Puthandu and Maha Bishuba Pana Sankranti and wished that this special day furthers the spirit of togetherness in society and brings peace, happiness and prosperity to all. In separate messages in English, Gurmukhi, Tamil and Odia, Modi also hoped that the festivals would bring happiness, prosperity and fresh energy in everyone’s lives.” Warm greetings on the joyous occasion of Baisakhi,” he said. The prime minister said this vibrant festival marks the spirit of gratitude, renewal and hope. It celebrates the hard work of our farmers, whose dedication keeps our nation fed.
He said Baisakhi also carries deep spiritual significance, marking the founding of the Khalsa Panth by Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji.
Modi said the teachings of the revered Sikh gurus continue to inspire everyone in the collective effort to build a better society.
“May this festival bring happiness, prosperity and fresh energy in everyone’s lives,” he said.
While extending warm greetings on the auspicious occasion of Puthandu to the people of Tamil Nadu, the prime minister said he prays for a year filled with happiness, success and good health.
He said this special day celebrates renewal, hope and new beginnings, and it is an occasion to honour the greatness of Tamil culture.
Its rich heritage of literature, music, art, philosophy and devotion continues to inspire people across the world, Modi said.
“May this special day further the spirit of togetherness in our society. Inspired by the great Tamil culture, may we attain new heights of success and also deepen our connection with nature,” he said.
Conveying warm greetings to the people of Odisha on the sacred occasion of Maha Bishuba Pana Sankranti, he said this special occasion reflects the values of devotion, harmony and seasonal renewal.
He said it reflects the rich traditions of Odisha.
“I pray for a year that is filled with unlimited opportunities and successes. May this auspicious day bring peace, happiness and prosperity to all. May this festival also deepen the spirit of togetherness and strengthen the bonds that bind our society,” he said.
PM Modi, Vice President pay tribute to BR Ambedkar
Vice President CP Radhakrishnan, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Tuesday led parliamentarians and people in paying floral tributes to BR Ambedkar in Parliament complex on his 135th birth anniversary. Every year, hundreds of people line up to pay tributes to one of the key architects of the Indian Constitution at his statue in the Parliament complex. Vice President Radhakrishnan, who is also the Rajya Sabha Chair, PM Modi, Speaker Birla, and Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge offered flowers at the portrait and statue of Ambedkar.
Kharge, who is also Leader of the Opposition in Rajya Sabha, and Modi were seen having a brief but animated discussion at the venue.
Earlier, the prime minister, the speaker and Parliamentary Affairs minister Kiren Rijiju were seen having a long discussion as they awaited the arrival of Radhakrishnan. A jurist, Ambedkar, was also the first Union Law Minister of independent India.
