UP Governor, CM Akhilesh Yadav extend Holi greetings

Lucknow, Mar 16:

Governor B L Joshi and Chief Minister

have extended their greetings to the people of the state on the festival of

.

The governor, in his message, said the festival of Holi gives message of love and harmony irrespective of caste and religion.

He also appealed the people to observe Holi in harmonious manner.

The governor today shared the festivities of Holi with the children of Rajkiya Balgrah at Raj Bhawan and distributed pencil box, sweets, herbal colours and pichkaris to them.

Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav and Assembly Speaker Mata Prasad Pandey also greeted people of the state on the occasion.

PTI