Congress leaders extend harvest festival greetings, emphasise unity, diversity and prosperity

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• We extend our warmest greetings to everyone,” he said.
• Listing the festivals celebrated in different regions, Kharge added, “May the festivities of Makar Sankranti, Pongal, Suggi Habba, Maghi, Bhogali Bihu, Khichdi, Paush Parva, Uttarayan, and Makaravilakku usher in boundless happiness, good health, and lasting prosperity for all.” Rahul Gandhi also conveyed his wishes, underscoring the themes of renewal and hope associated with the harvest season.
• “Greetings on the occasion of Makar Sankranti, Pongal, Suggi Habba, Maghi, Bhogali Bihu, Khichdi, Paush Parva, Uttarayan, and Makaravilakku,” he said, adding, “May these harvest festivals usher in new beginnings, hope, happiness, and fill your lives with joy and prosperity.” Echoing similar sentiments, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra said the festivals reflect India’s diversity and deep connection with nature.
• Extending greetings on Makar Sankranti and Magh Bihu, she noted that the occasion marks the Uttarayana, or the northward journey of the Sun, and the arrival of new harvests.
• “These festivals are symbols of our diversity and our deep love for nature, which further enrich our social and cultural traditions,” she said.