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Vice President greet people on Holi New
Delhi: President Pratibha Patil and Vice President Hamid Ansari today greeted
the people on the joyous occasion of Holi, which is celebrated all over the country
with traditional gaiety and zest. In her message, Patil said, "I extend my greetings
and good wishes to everyone.' "Just like the myriad colours of Holi, our nation
too is replete with diversity and let us learn to respect and protect the vibrant
culture of our nation. Let the celebrations this year also bring the young and
the old together and the joyous festivities infuse in us, a sense of compassion
for our fellow human beings in our life," she added In his message, the Vice President
said that the festive spirit of Holi transcends all social barriers and strengthens
the social fabric. He called upon the people to celebrate this festival and promote
harmony, happiness and integration in the society. Vice President said it is truly
a national festival, which reinforces our unity amidst diversity through the joyful
celebration of sprinkling of colours. The festive spirit of Holi transcends all
social barriers and strengthens the social fabric.
-Mar 9, 2009
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