Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav ordered a magisterial probe into the fire that broke out inside the 'Garbhagriha' (sanctum sanctorum) of Mahakaleshwar temple in Ujjain on Monday morning, saying action would be taken against those found guilty.
Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday conveyed his greetings to the people on the festival of colours, Holi, wishing happiness and new energy in everyone's life. He also celebrated Holi with the National Security Guard (NSG) at his residence.
Taking a potshot at Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, Bharatiya Janata Party president Virendraa Sachdeva on Monday said that "Bhrashtachar Ki Holi, Ho Li" (the Holi of corruption is over), adding that BJP will win all seven seats in Delhi.
With chartbusters like 'Rang 'Barse' in the background and gulaal in the air, Holi is being celebrated throughout the country with joy and fervour. People stepped out of their homes to paint the streets in vibrant colours and enjoy special delicacies like gujiya as the essence of the fest
The injured have been admitted to Aurobindo Hospital in the district and their treatment has started here. Meanwhile, state cabinet minister Kailash Vijayvargiya, Tulsi Ram Silawat, Collector Ashish Singh also reached the hospital to meet the injured and look after the arrangements.
President Droupadi Murmu on Sunday conveyed her greetings to citizens on the eve of Holi and said the festival promotes a feeling of love, unity and brotherhood among people.
Apart from playing with colours, enjoying snacks, drinks, etc., various other traditions and beliefs are prevalent at various places in the country. One such tradition is to walk barefoot on the burnt Holi fire after Holika Dahan in Kokapur village of Dungarpur district in Rajasthan.
Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar extended warm greetings on the joyous occasion of Holi to the people of the country on Monday and said it embodies the celebration of life and the abundance of nature.