Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday conveyed greetings to the people on the occasion of Pongal, Bihu, Makar Sankranti and Uttarayan festivals.
"As we celebrate various festivals across India, my greetings to our citizens. May these festivals bring joy and prosperity in our lives," Modi tweeted.
"To all friends in Gujarat, best wishes on Uttarayan. Best wishes to the people of Assam on Magh Bihu," he said.
"Bhogi (first day of the four-day Pongal festival) greetings to all those celebrating. May this day bring happiness in everyone's lives. My heartiest Pongal greetings to people of Tamil Nadu."
"On Makar Sankranti, I extend my heartfelt greetings to people across the nation," the prime minister said.
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