In his message, the President, Shri K.R.Narayanan said that "on the joyous occasion of Baisakhi, I extend my greetings and good wishes to all my fellow citizens, and in particular to brothers and sisters engaged in cultivation and farming.

    May this festival celebrated at the beginning of harvest season bring peace, happiness and prosperity to our people and nation".

    In his message, the Prime Minister, Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee hoped that the festival would act as a harbinger of peace, prosperity, happiness and harmony. May this harvest festival usher in all round abundance for everyone, Shri Vajpayee added.