President Droupadi Murmu, PM Modi extends Holi greetings

NEW DELHI: President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday conveyed her heartfelt greetings to the nation on the occasion of Holi, expressing hope for the happiness and prosperity of all citizens.

In a post on X, she said that the festival of colours spreads love and optimism, while strengthening unity and brotherhood among people. She wished that Holi brings joy to every life and inspires collective efforts toward building a developed India.

“Heartfelt Holi greetings to all my fellow citizens from my side. This festival of colours infuses love and hope into people’s lives and strengthens mutual unity and brotherhood. My wish is that this festival brings happiness into everyone’s life and that we all together contribute to building a developed nation,” President Murmu wrote on ‘X’.

सभी देशवासियों को मेरी ओर से होली की हार्दिक शुभकामनाएं।
रंगो का यह त्योहार लोगों के जीवन में प्रेम और आशा का संचार करता है तथा आपसी एकता व भाईचारे को मजबूत करता है। मेरी कामना है कि यह पर्व सबके जीवन में खुशियां लेकर आए और हम सब मिलकर एक विकसित राष्ट्र के निर्माण में योगदान…

— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) March 4, 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi also extended his Holi wishes, highlighting that the festival fills the atmosphere with renewed energy and enthusiasm. In his message on X, he noted that the vibrant colours of celebration seen all around symbolise joy and positivity, leaving everyone filled with excitement and delight.

“The festival of Holi infuses the entire atmosphere with new energy. This is the great specialty of this celebration. The way colours of joy scatter everywhere, visible on all sides, fills everyone with exuberance and delight,” the ‘X’ post from PM Modi said.

In a post on X, PM Modi said, “Heartfelt Holi greetings to all my fellow citizens. May this festival, brimming with colours and exuberance, bring a shower of joy to everyone. May every life be sprinkled with the hues of happiness, prosperity, and success–this is my heartfelt wish.”

सभी देशवासियों को होली की अनंत शुभकामनाएं। रंग और उमंग से भरा यह त्योहार सबके लिए खुशियों की बहार लेकर आए। हर किसी के जीवन में सुख-समृद्धि और सफलता के रंगों की बौछार हो, यही कामना है।

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) March 4, 2026

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla has extended greetings to the people on the eve of Holi, saying that the festival of colours is a “vibrant expression of our rich culture, traditions, and brotherhood.”

The Lok Sabha Speaker asserted that the festival of Holi binds people of India in a thread of unity and brotherhood. “Our country is full of diversity, yet the celebration of Holi binds us together in a thread of unity and brotherhood. On this Holi, let us pledge to fill our society with the colours of love, peace, and harmony, and to share the joy of the festival with those who may be alone or in need,” said Birla.

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami greeted the people of the state on the occasion of Holi, highlighting the festival’s role in strengthening the bonds of togetherness across society.

In a post on X, Pushkar Singh Dhami wrote, “Heartfelt greetings and best wishes to all the residents of the state on the auspicious and joyous festival of Holi. This festival infuses the colours of unity and togetherness in society, spreading the message of love, harmony, and brotherhood. I pray to God that this sacred festival brings happiness, prosperity, and well-being into all your lives.”

Earlier, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday extended greetings to the people, describing the festival as a symbol of India’s “thousand-year-old legacy” preserved and carried forward by the current generation with renewed energy.

The CM said, “I extend heartfelt greetings to everyone. Preserving this thousand-year-old legacy, India’s ancestors have handed it over to us. The current generation is carrying this forward with the same energy. The entire state is connecting to this holy festival,” adding that efforts are underway to ensure a harmonious society.

He credited the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi for integrating heritage with progress and realising the dreams of an ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’.

“Uttar Pradesh and the entire country is walking ahead with confidence today; we can see a Naya Bharat – an India which is moving towards being Viksit Bharat. Under the leadership of PM Modi, the country has become a part of heritage and progress. We can take pride in the fact that in the Azadi ka Amritkaal, we have received the guidance of a leader like PM Modi. Under his leadership, India is realising the dreams of being a Viksit Bharat and Aatmanirbhar Bharat.”

Holi marks the arrival of spring and the harvest season. The celebration is deeply rooted in Hindu mythology, symbolising the triumph of good over evil. The festival of Holi begins with the ritual of lighting a bonfire, known as Holika Dahan. The following day marks the more widely celebrated aspect of Holi, when people immerse themselves in joy and togetherness by playing with colours.

Holi celebration is deeply rooted in Hindu mythology, symbolising the triumph of good over evil. The festival of Holi begins with the ritual of lighting a bonfire, known as Holika Dahan. The following day marks the more widely celebrated aspect of Holi, when people immerse themselves in joy and togetherness by playing with colours.

This year, the celebration of the ‘Festival of Colours’ is being observed on two separate days. While several states in Western India, including Mumbai and Gujarat, have already begun the festivities on Tuesday, North India marks its main celebrations on Wednesday. (ANI)