PM Modi Extends Sankranti Wishes Across India, Urges Gratitude to Farmers
PM Modi Extends Sankranti Wishes Across India, Urges Gratitude to Farmers
PM Modi’s messages to Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Assam and Tamil Nadu highlight harvest, unity and appreciation for farmers during Makar Sankranti.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended greetings to the nation on Makar Sankranti and also wrote letters to the people of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, underscoring the harvest festival as a time of hope and new beginnings.
In his messages, he described Sankranti as a festival that symbolises hope, positivity and new beginnings, and he highlighted the crucial role of farmers in the country’s progress and the joy of agricultural connect across the nation.
In a separate note to Assam, Modi wished residents Magh Bihu, describing it as a festival that reflects the best of Assamese culture and a moment to express gratitude and contentment, while recognizing the hard work of farmers who enrich lives with generosity, care and brotherhood.
Regarding Pongal, he spoke of the close relationship between human labour and the rhythms of nature, linking the festival to agriculture, rural life and the dignity of work. He noted that Pongal strengthens family bonds, joy across generations, and showcases Tamil traditions and the enduring Tamil language.
On Sankranti across India, Modi remarked that the festival is celebrated in diverse forms but with shared enthusiasm, stressing the country’s cultural unity and the importance of acknowledging farmers’ contributions to society.
Together, these messages reflect a spirit of gratitude, unity and service, inviting citizens to recognise and support those who contribute to the harvest and to everyday life.
