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West Bengal BJP leader Dilip Ghosh on Friday pointed out that Roza, Iftaar, Thandai, and Holi have coincided this year and encouraged everyone to follow their faith and celebrate together.
Speaking to ANI, Ghosh said, "Roza, Iftaar, Thandai, and Holi have come together. This is the culture of India. Everyone should follow their faith and celebrate together." This year, Holi festivities have coincided with the Friday prayer during the month of Ramzan. A large number of people gathered at Shree Shyam Mandir, Ghusuri in Howrah to celebrate Holi, while the transgender community also celebrated the festival in Kolkata. As the country marked the festival of colour and celebrated the occasion in harmony and joy, Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended greetings for the festival and prayed for joy and happiness in the lives of the countrymen. "I wish you all a very Happy Holi. This festival filled with joy and happiness will infuse new enthusiasm and energy in everyone's life and will also deepen the colours of unity among the countrymen," posted PM on X. President Droupadi Murmu also greeted everybody on the auspicious occasion of Holi on Friday. "Heartiest greetings to all countrymen on the auspicious occasion of Holi, the festival of colours. This festival of joy gives the message of unity, love and harmony. This festival is also a symbol of India's precious cultural heritage. On this auspicious occasion, let us all together pledge to fill the lives of all the children of Mother India with the colours of continuous progress, prosperity and happiness," posted President Murmu on X. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh also extended greetings on the vibrant occasion of Holi on Friday and prayed for the happiness and health of the public. "Heartiest greetings to all of you on the auspicious festival of Holi. This festival, a symbol of joy, happiness and new energy, may fill your life with the colours of happiness and good health, this is my wish. May your Holi be joyful and safe! Best wishes to you on the vibrant festival of Holi! May the colors of joy, enthusiasm and new energy fill your life with happiness and health. Have a wonderful and safe Holi!" posted Rajnath Singh on X. (ANI)
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