12th April, 2003
Vice President's Secretariate  


VICE PRESIDENT GREETS THE PEOPLE OF INDIA ON THE OCCASION OF BAISAKHI


The Vice President, Shri Bhairon Singh Shekhawat has greeted the people of India on the auspicious occasion of Baisakhi. Following is the text of the message:

"I send my best wishes to the people of India on the auspicious occasion of Baisakhi.

The harvest festival, Baisakhi, marks the beginning of New Year in some parts of India and celebrated with great fervour and traditional gaiety. The festival brings prosperity and success in every home, uniting people in joyous celebrations with rituals and festivity. The festival assumes importance as it was on this day, Guru Gobind Singh founded the Khalsa order.

May this auspicious occasion bring amity, prosperity and happiness in the lives of all.

 
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