18th March, 2003
Prime Minister's Office  


PRESIDENT, PM GREET THE NATION ON HOLI


The President, Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam and the Prime Minister Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee has greeted the countrymen on the festive occasion of Holi.

The President in his message said, "As spring arrives, this festival of colour brings with it joy, hope and fulfilment for all. Holi also signifies how our minds can be prevailed upon to generate happiness. As we celebrate the joy of the coming of spring and the blossoming of flowers, let us transmit smiles into action to people who need happiness and the aged. Each one of us should come forward to lessen their pain so that they can also share the happiness of this colourful and purposeful festival."

Shri Vajpayee, in his message, said, "The festival of colours symbolises mankind’s spirit of creativity, amity and togetherness in harmony with Mother Nature. Let the spirit of Holi continue to add colour to our lives and inspire us to shed our differences and work together so as to multiply prosperity and happiness in the lives of all".