Shekhawat greets countrymen on Holi

Saturday, March 17, 2007, 18:58 [IST]

New Delhi, Mar 2 (UNI) Vice-President Bhairon Singh Shekhawat today greeted the people on the occasion of Holi, the festival of colours and spring.

In a message, the Vice-President said the festival through its rituals and festivities, captures the joyous moods at the advent of spring and was celebrated across the country with gaiety and enthusiasm.

''This unique festival draws people out to share their joy with each other, transcending narrow barriers and strengthening social harmony and community bonding,'' he said.

Mr Shekhawat said, ''In the true spirit of this festival, let us take care of the poor and the deprived and fill their lives with colours of happiness, by uniting us all in a common brotherhood of humanity.'' UNI

Topics: FESTIVAL-HOLI-SHEKHAWAT

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