Modi wishes nation on Makar Sankranti, Pongal

The News Minute | January 14, 2015 | 10:40 am ISTPrime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday wished the nation on the occasion of Makar Sankranti, Uttarayan, Pongal, Bhogi and Magh Bihu, saying the festive spirit across India was "gladdening".Taking to his Twitter account and tweeting in a number of languages, he added a personal touch to each greeting."I convey my heartfelt greetings to our fellow countrymen and women on the various festivals across the nation," he said in a statement."The festive spirit across India is gladdening. It celebrates the diversity of India that we cherish and are extremely proud of," he added."Wishing everyone on the auspicious occasion of Makar Sankranti," he said."Greetings on Uttarayan. The sight of the skies full of colourful kites is a delight. Have a wonderful day with family and friends!" he said.Greetings on Uttarayan. The sight of the skies full of colourful kites is a delight. Have a wonderful day with family & friends!— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 14, 2015Modi also wished Pongal to the people in Tamil Nadu.தமிழக மக்களுக்கு இனிய பொங்கல் நல்வாழ்த்துக்கள். கடின உழைப்பை வித்திட்ட விவசாயிகளுக்கு சிறப்பான அறுவடையும் வளமும் கிடைக்க வாழ்த்துகிறேன்.— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 14, 2015"Best wishes to our hardworking farmers for a great harvest. May it bring more prosperity in their lives," he said."My best wishes on Bhogi! May this special day bring happiness to all and usher in a brighter and better tomorrow, full of unprecedented joy," Modi added.అందరికీ భోగి పండగ శుభాకాంక్షలు. à°ˆ పండగ అందరికీ సుఖసంతోషాలు ఇవ్వాలని ఆకాంక్షిస్తున్నా. ఆనందమయమైన రేపటికి ఇది నాంది కావాలి.— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 14, 2015The prime minister also extended his greetings to the people of Assam on the occasion of Magh Bihu, saying "may this festival add to the spirit of happiness and well-being".মাঘ বিহুৰ শুভক্ষণত সমূহ অসমবাসী ৰাইজলৈ শুভেচ্ছা জ্ঞাপন কৰিলো। এই উত্সৱে আটাইৰে মাজত সুখ, শান্তি আৰু সমৃদ্ধি কঢ়িয়াই আনক।— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 14, 2015With IANS TweetFollow @thenewsminute