"Sense of confidence across country," says Defence Minister Rajnath Singh as he celebrates Holi with the people

New Delhi [India], March 14 (ANI): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh celebrated Holi with people who arrived at his residence and extended greetings of Holi and Ramzan on Friday.

Rajnath Singh joined in the festive spirit as he embraced the people who had come to call on him with colours and tried his hand on a drum at the Holi celebration at his residence in Delhi.

In a message to the nation on the festival of Holi, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh expressed his appreciation for the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
"Under the leadership of PM Modi, the country is advancing rapidly. A sense of confidence has emerged in people across the country. A sense of confidence has emerged in people across the country. There is enthusiasm among people, the spirit of doing something. This festival of Holi brings joy. On this occasion, I extend greetings to the countrymen. People should live in harmony, this is what we hope for," said Rajnath Singh.

Earlier in the day, Singh posted on X, "Heartiest greetings to all of you on the auspicious festival of Holi. This festival, a symbol of joy, happiness and new energy, may fill your life with the colours of happiness and good health, this is my wish. May your Holi be joyful and safe! Best wishes to you on the vibrant festival of Holi! May the colors of joy, enthusiasm and new energy fill your life with happiness and health. Have a wonderful and safe Holi!"
Prime Minister Narendra Modi also extended greetings for the festival and prayed for joy and happiness in the lives of the countrymen.
"I wish you all a very Happy Holi. This festival filled with joy and happiness will infuse new enthusiasm and energy in everyone's life and will also deepen the colours of unity among the countrymen," posted PM on X.
President Droupadi Murmu also greeted everybody on the auspicious occasion of Holi on Friday.
"Heartiest greetings to all countrymen on the auspicious occasion of Holi, the festival of colours. This festival of joy gives the message of unity, love and harmony. This festival is also a symbol of India's precious cultural heritage. On this auspicious occasion, let us all together pledge to fill the lives of all the children of Mother India with the colours of continuous progress, prosperity and happiness," posted President Murmu on X.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath applied gulal to calves and cows at Gorakhnath temple on Friday on the occasion of Holi.
CM Yogi joined devotees at the Gorakhnath Temple in Gorakhpur to celebrate the festival of Holi.
The Chief Minister participated in singing traditional 'phag songs' and performed puja and aarti at the site of Holika Dahan within the temple premises, marking the beginning of the vibrant Holi festivities.
In a similar spirit, several BJP leaders enthusiastically celebrated the Holi festival, embracing the festival of colours.
Holi, also known as the Spring Festival, marks the arrival of spring and the harvest season. The celebration is deeply rooted in Hindu mythology, symbolizing the triumph of good over evil.
The festival begins with Holika Dahan, where a bonfire is lit to mark the death of Holika, a symbol of evil and a special Puja to burn evil spirits is performed.
The festival of colors also follows a Hindu mythology, where Demon King Hiranyakashyapu, who was unhappy with his son Prahlad for his wholehearted devotion to the God Vishnu, ordered his sister Holika to kill Prahlad. (ANI)