Delhi, April 13: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has greeted the people of the country on the festive occasion of Baisakhi and┬аMaha Vishuba┬аSankranti today.┬аMaha Vishuba┬аSankranti is the┬аtraditional new year day festival of Buddhists and Hindus in Odisha. Baisakhi, also popularly known as Vaisakhi, marks Punjabi New Year or Sikh New Year.

The festival is observed to commemorate the creation of┬аKhalsa┬аtradition by Guru Gobind Singh in 1699. People celebrate Baisakhi with great joy and festivities. However, due to the coronavirus outbreak, people have been advised to not step out of their home and enjoy the festival with their loved ones. Baisakhi 2020 Images & HD Wallpapers for Free Download Online: Wish Happy Vaisakhi With WhatsApp Stickers and GIF Greetings on Punjabi New Year.

Check PM Modi's tweet on the occasion of Baishakhi:

Here's PM Narendra Modi wishing people Happy Odia New Year Day:

Prime Minister Narendra Modi also paid homage to┬аJallianwala Bagh martyrs in the national capital earlier today. In a tweet, he remembered their courage and sacrifice and stated that their valour will inspire Indians for the years to come. "I bow to those martyrs who were killed mercilessly in Jallianwala Bagh on this day. We will never forget their courage and sacrifice. Their valour will inspire Indians for the years to come", the Prime Minister tweeted.

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