As the liquor stores open on Holi, Congress leader Abhishek Dutt slammed the BJP government in Delhi, alleging that the government has given a "gift to liquor mafias".
Speaking to ANI, Gandhi extended greetings for the festival, stating, "Happy Holi. Sabko pyaar bhari, nafrat mitaane wali Holi", wishing for the festival to drive away hate among people.
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leaders were covered in colours as this year marked a special Holi celebration for the party after former Delhi Chief Minister and party convenor Arvind Kejriwal and former Delhi minister Manish Sisodia were discharged in the excise policy case.
Shukla also emphasised the need for peace in the West Asia region, stating that conflicts and disputes should come to an end. He said it is wrong for countries to instigate tensions and called for harmony across the world.
Adressing the Lord Narasimha Shobha Yatra, the CM said, "We are celebrating this festival of Holi in India at a time when the entire world is in disarray, unrest, and an atmosphere of anarchy. But India, under its great leadership, is enjoying this festival with joy and enthusiasm," empha
Delhi Minister Parvesh Sahib Singh, while speaking to ANI, said, "I extend heartfelt greetings to everyone on the occasion of Holi. May we live with love and be with each other in moments of joy and sorrow."
They applied vibrant shades of gulaal to each other as the sound of dhol manjira filled the air. People danced together to celebrate the festival and threw colours in the air, creating an atmosphere of joy.
Delhi CM Rekha Gupta, while talking to the media, said, "I extend my best wishes to the people of Delhi on the occasion of Holi. I hope this festival of Holi brings new enthusiasm and a wave of development for the people of Delhi."