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Prime Minister Narendra Modi, successful assorted letters to citizens connected Wednesday (January 14, 2026), extended his greetings for Makar Sankranti, Magh Bihu, and Pongal.
Conveying wishes connected “the auspicious juncture of Sankranti,” Mr. Modi noted that the festival “marks a play of anticipation and positivity, erstwhile the question of the prima signals caller beginnings.”
Makar Sankranti marks the modulation of the Sun successful the zodiac motion of Capricorn (Makar), celebrated arsenic a mid-winter harvest festival. “Celebrated successful antithetic forms yet with the aforesaid enthusiasm crossed the country, it reflects the richness of our taste scenery and reminds america of the tone of togetherness that binds america all,” the PM said.
“This festival besides holds a peculiar spot successful the lives of our farmers and their families. It is astir expressing gratitude to those who nourish us, frankincense strengthening our society. Sankranti encourages america to look up with assurance and optimism. May this twelvemonth beryllium filled with prosperity, positivity and bully health. May determination beryllium happiness successful your home, occurrence successful each your endeavours and harmony successful society.”
The Prime Minsiter besides extended greetings connected the juncture of Magh Bihu which is celebrated successful Assam and parts of the Northeastern region.
“Embodying the champion of Assamese culture, this beauteous festival is so an juncture of joy, warmth and brotherhood,” helium wrote successful a missive
“The essence of Magh Bihu lies successful contentment and gratitude. It marks the completion of the harvest play and offers an juncture to admit the efforts of those who enrich our lives, peculiarly our hardworking farmers. It besides encourages generosity and attraction among us. May this Magh Bihu bring peace, bully wellness and happiness successful everyone’s lives. I privation that the twelvemonth up is filled with prosperity and success,” Mr. Modi added.
Similarly, calling Pongal a “shining awesome of the richness of Tamil traditions,” Mr. Modi extended his “warm Pongal wishes.”
“This peculiar festival reminds america of the adjacent narration betwixt quality labour and the rhythms of nature. It is simply a festival profoundly connected with agriculture, our hardworking farmers, agrarian beingness and the dignity of work. Families travel unneurotic to hole accepted dishes and stock joyousness and goodwill. This strengthens bonds crossed generations and reinforces the tone of togetherness. Pongal is besides astir expressing gratitude to each those who enrich our lives with their hard work.”
Noting that India is location to the the oldest connection successful the world, Tamil, Mr. Modi said: “It is gladdening to spot Pongal look arsenic a planetary festival. It is celebrated enthusiastically successful Tamil Nadu, successful antithetic parts of India and by the Tamil assemblage crossed the world.”
