President’s Greetings on the Eve of Lohri, Makar Sankranti and Pongal
Rashtrapati Bhavan : 12.01.2015
The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee has greeted his fellow countrymen on the eve of the festivals of Lohri, Makar Sankranti and Pongal, which fall on January 13th, 14th and 15threspectively. In his message the President has said,
"On the auspicious occasion of Lohri, Makar Sankranti and Pongal, I extend warm greetings and good wishes to all citizens.
May these harvest festivals bind the communities and regions of India in fraternal love and affection.
May the festivals mark the commencement of an era of abundance, prosperity and new opportunities.”
This release issued at 1825 hrs.