Makar Sankranti, Magh Bihu, Pongal, Army Day 2020 Wishes: PM Narendra Modi, Rahul Gandhi Greet Nation on Festivities
On the occasion of Makar Sankranti, Magh Bihu and Pongal, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Congress lawmaker Rahul Gandhi wished people of the country.
New Delhi, January 15: On the occasion of Makar Sankranti, Magh Bihu and Pongal, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Congress lawmaker Rahul Gandhi wished people of the country. In a series of tweets, while PM Narendra Modi extended greetings on Makar Sankranti, Magh Bihu and Pongal, Rahul Gandhi wished people on the three festival and soldiers on the Army Day. The two leaders shared colourful pictures wishing festivities. Makar Sankranti 2020 Wishes in Marathi: WhatsApp Stickers, GIF Images, Messages and SMS to Send Makar Sankrantichya Shubhechha Greetings.
"Wishing you all a very happy and prosperous Makar Sankranti which is full of colors of nature, tradition and culture (sic)," PM Modi tweeted. "Magh Bihu signifies hope and prosperity. On this festival, my greetings to everyone, especially my sisters and brothers of Assam. May this special occassion further the spirit of joy in society (sic)," the Prime Minister said in another tweet. "Pongal greetings to everyone. May this festival fill everyone' lives with abundant prosperity. May everyone be blessed with good health," Modi said in a tweet. Magh Bihu 2020 Wishes & Greetings: WhatsApp Stickers, HD Images, Hike GIF Messages, SMS and Quotes to Wish on Bhogali Bihu.
PM Narendra Modi Wishes People on Makar Sankranti, Magh Bihu, Pongal 2020:
Rahul Gandhi shared pictures wishing people on Makar Sankranti, Magh Bihu and Pongal. On Army Day, the Congress MP tweeted in Hindi: "Extending Army Day wishes to Indian army soldiers and veterans who sacrifice everything in order to protect our borders." Army Day is celebrated on 15 January in recognition of Field Marshal Kodandera M. Cariappa's taking over as the first Indian Commander-in-Chief of the Indian Army from General Sir Francis Butcher, the last British Commander-in-Chief of India.
Rahul Gandhi Greets People on Makar Sankranti, Magh Bihu, Pongal, Army Day:
Makar Sankranti, a festival in Hindu calendar, is dedicated to the Sun deity Surya, while 'Magh Bihu' is celebrated with community feasts after the annual harvest takes place. Pongal is a four-day harvest festival dedicated to the Sun God. To mark the festival, the Pongal sweet dish is prepared and is first offered to the Gods and Goddesses followed, sometimes with an offering to cows. It is then shared with the family.
(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Jan 15, 2020 10:10 AM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).