President, PM greet people on the occasion of Holi

New Delhi, Mar 3 (UNI) President APJ Abdul Kalam and Prime Minister Manmohan Singh have greeted the people on the occasion of Holi, saying the festival of colours highlights multi-religious harmony and goes a long way in strengthening bonds among the people.

In his message, Dr Kalam said, ''this festival of colours highlights the multi-religious harmony that hasexisted in our country for centuries and spirit of tolerance that has been the essence of our culture and civilisation.'' Extending his greetings to ''all my people in India and abroad'', the President said, ''May this year's festival strengthen fraternal bonds amongst our people and bring peace and prosperity to our nation.'' Dr Singh, in his message, said the festival of colours not only spreads cheers in people's lives but also goes a long way in strengthening bonds among them.

The prime Minister expressed the hope that ''the change of season usher in new hope for a brighter future and a new resolve to forge ahead as a Nation.

''May this festival bring happiness to all,'' he added.

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