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President Kovind’s greetings on eve of Lohri, Makar Sankranti and Pongal

| @indiablooms | Jan 13, 2018, at 12:32 am

New Delhi, Jan 12 (IBNS) President of India Ram Nath Kovind on Friday greeted fellow citizens on the eve of the festivals of Lohri (which falls on 13th January, 2018) and Makar Sankranti & Pongal (which fall on 14th January, 2018).

In his message the President has said, "I extend my warm greetings to our citizens on the auspicious occasion of Lohri, Makar Sankranti and Pongal."

"The entire nation comes together to celebrate these festivals with gaiety and fervour. Associated with harvest, these festivals are a moment to celebrate the hard work and enterprise of millions of our farmers," Kovidnd tweeted.

"May these festivals bring joy, health and happiness to all," he said.

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