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PM greets nation on Lohri, Makar Sankranti and Pongal

New Delhi, Jan 12: Prime Minister Manmohan Singh today greeted the nation on the occasion of Lohri, Makar Sankranti and Pongal and hoped the festivals would bring prosperity and happiness for all. "These festivals mark

PTI Updated on: January 12, 2013 23:25 IST
pm greets nation on lohri makar sankranti and pongal
pm greets nation on lohri makar sankranti and pongal

New Delhi, Jan 12: Prime Minister Manmohan Singh today greeted the nation on the occasion of Lohri, Makar Sankranti and Pongal and hoped the festivals would bring prosperity and happiness for all.




"These festivals mark the joy and hope that a new harvest brings. Farming is closely linked to our ethos and culture and the festivals remind us of the importance of agriculture to our country and economy," Singh said in his message.

"May these festivals bring prosperity and happiness for all," he added.

Lohri and Makar Sakranti fall on January 13 and Pongal on January 14.
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