The Vice President of India Shri M. Hamid Ansari has greeted people of our country on the joyous occasion of Ugadi, Gudi Padava, Chaitra Sukladi and Cheti Chand. In his message, he has said that these festivals celebrated with gaiety in various parts of the country mark the beginning of the traditional New Year and are a manifestation of the unity and shared cultural heritage of our peoples.

Following is the text of Vice President’s message:

            “I convey my felicitations to the people of our country on the joyous occasion of Ugadi, Gudi Padava, Chaitra Sukladi and Cheti Chand.

            These festivals celebrated with gaiety in various parts of the country mark the beginning of the traditional New Year and are a manifestation of the unity and shared cultural heritage of our peoples.

May these festivals bless us all with peace, progress and happiness.”

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Sanjay Kumar/VPI (2)/29.02.2014