New Delhi. The President of India, Smt. Pratibha Devisingh Patil in her message on the occasion of Holi has said:- “On the auspicious occasion of Holi, I extend my greetings and good wishes to all fellow citizens. Holi is festival of joy, hope and fulfilment in our life. May this festival strengthen fraternal bonds amongst our people and bring peace and prosperity to our nation.”

The Vice President of India Shri M. Hamid Ansari has greeted the people of our country on the auspicious occasion of Holi, the festival of colours. In his message, he has said that the mood of joyfulness captured in the colours of Holi unites people in the celebration of the festival, strengthening our social fabric.

He said, “My hearty greetings and good wishes to the people of our country on the auspicious occasion of Holi, the festival of colours. Holi which is celebrated across the country with much enthusiasm marks the advent of the spring season and reminds us of our tradition of unity amidst diversity. The mood of joyfulness captured in the colours of Holi unites people in the celebration of the festival, strengthening our social fabric. May this festival fill our lives with happiness and peace. “