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Prez Mukherjee greets nation on the occasion of Pongal, Lohri and Makar Sankranti

by IBNS 12 Jan 2016, 06:32 pm

New Delhi, Jan 13 (IBNS) President Pranab Mukherjee on Wednesday greeted the nation on the occasion of Pongal, Lohri and Makar Sankranti.

President Mukherjee said, "Warm greetings to my fellow citizens on the auspicious occasion of Lohri, Makar Sankranti and Pongal."

The President urged the people to celebrate the festivities with love and kindness.

"Let us celebrate these harvest festivals with gaiety and fervour, promoting love and understanding amongst all."

"May these events bind the communities & regions of India in fraternal love ."

"May these events inspire us to work for the unity & progress of our country," he concluded.