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Modi promotes brotherhood as India celebrates Holi

Modi promotes brotherhood as India celebrates Holi
Pramod Thomas
By Pramod ThomasMar 18, 2022
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Pramod Thomas is a senior correspondent with Asian Media Group since 2020, bringing 19 years of journalism experience across business, politics, sports, communities, and international relations. His career spans both traditional and digital media platforms, with eight years specifically focused on digital journalism. This blend of experience positions him well to navigate the evolving media landscape and deliver content across various formats. He has worked with national and international media organisations, giving him a broad perspective on global news trends and reporting standards.
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PRIME MINISTER Narendra Modi and other leaders on Friday (18) wished the country on the occasion of Holi.

He called on Indians to promote brotherhood as millions celebrated Holi, the festival of colours, amid a sharp dip in Covid-19 cases in the country. The festival saw restricted celebrations last year due to the pandemic.

“Wishing you all a very Happy Holi. May this festival of colours, a symbol of mutual love, affection and brotherhood, bring every colour of happiness in your life,” Modi wrote in a tweet.

Holi marks the last full-moon day of the lunar month. It also symbolises new beginnings.

Some people also shower each other with flower petals as their bright colours mark the advent of spring. On the eve of the festival, people also light large bonfires to symbolise the triumph of good over evil.

GettyImages 1239288528 Revellers celebrate the Hindu spring festival of Holi at Durgiana Temple in Amritsar on March 18, 2022. (Photo by NARINDER NANU/AFP via Getty Images)

Holi celebrations are taking place this year without major coronavirus restrictions in India. Across the country, crowds have gathered in open streets to celebrate, reported the BBC.

Last year, many states, including capital Delhi, had banned large gatherings on Holi as Covid cases soared across the country, the report added.

According to the BBC, images from the festival show crowds completely covered in colourful paint as they take part in the large celebrations.

Home minister Amit Shah, too, joined in the Holi celebrations and wished the nation. “May this great festival of colours, joy and happiness infuse happiness, peace, good fortune and new energy in everyone's life,” he tweeted.

Defence minister Rajnath Singh extended Holi greetings to the nation as well. “Greetings on the special occasion of Holi. It is a festival associated with colours, positivity, vibrancy, happiness and harmony,” he said.

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi wrote on Twitter: "Wishing you a very Happy Holi, the festival that connects hearts!"

Calling for mutual respect and harmony, Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal tweeted: “Wishing you all a very Happy Holi. May this festival of colours bring new happiness and joy to your life. Celebrate this festival together with mutual love and harmony.”

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