PRIME MINISTER GREETS NATION ON THE OCCASION OF NABA BARSHA, PATHANDU PIRAPPU, RONGALI BIHU AND VISHU

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The Prime Minister Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee has greeted the nation on the occasion of Naba Barsha, Puthandu Pirappu, Rongali Bihu and Vishu.

In his message Shri Vajpayee said that these traditional occasions which mark the onset of the new agricultural year, are festive occasions for our farmers. May they continue to reap prosperity, peace, happiness and joy for themselves and the nation through their hard work and diligence throughout the year, Shri Vajpayee added.