Lucknow, 02 March

(HS): On the occasion of Holi, the sacred festival of colours, and Holika

Dahan, Governor Anandiben Patel, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, Deputy Chief

Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya, Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak, and

Legislative Council Chairman Kunwar Manvendra Singh extended their heartfelt

greetings and best wishes to the people of the state.

In their messages, all called for promoting social

harmony, environmental protection, and mutual goodwill. The Governor stated in

her message that Holi is a living symbol of social harmony. Appealing to the

people to pledge to conserve water, she emphasized that every drop of water is

precious for the future. She also emphasized the importance of avoiding

chemical dyes and using colors made from flowers and natural elements.

The Chief Minister also appealed to the people of

the state to celebrate the festival with joy, decency, and dignity. He urged

them to refrain from rumors, provocations, and antisocial activities and to

cooperate with the administration. He also stated that security arrangements

have been strengthened in all districts to ensure a peaceful festival of

colours. He urged the government to promote the Vocal for Local

campaign by using local products, which would benefit artisans and small

entrepreneurs.

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has

announced a three-day vacation for state employees from March 2 to March 4,

with pay issued early. Holika Dahan is slated on March 2, 2026, with rigorous

security measures in place to maintain community harmony, such as bans on

obscene music and unlicensed loudspeakers, as well as a mandate for calm,

traditional festivities throughout the state. Yogi Adityanath directed

officials to conduct a five-year assessment of occurrences to maintain public

safety. Increased police patrols are required, notably during Holika Dahan

processions. Vulgar lyrics, music, or activities that might stir communal hate

or harass any group are absolutely forbidden. Loudspeakers that produce

excessive noise must be eliminated via discourse.

The chief minister asked the power department to

maintain a continuous, 24-hour electrical supply during the event, and

transportation officials to manage travel arrangements. CM Yogi has

historically participated in the Holika Dahan and Bhagwan Narsingh Shobhayatra

in Gorakhpur, which promote societal peace. The directions for 2026 stress a

safe, clean, and peaceful event, with threats of stern punishment against

anybody seeking to disturb peace.

Post by UP CM on X,

reads as follows: “Heartiest congratulations and best wishes to the people of

the state on the occasion of Holika Dahan, a sacred festival symbolizing the

victory of righteousness over irreligion, truth over falsehood, and devotion

over ego. On this auspicious occasion, let us all resolve to burn negativity,

hatred, and ill-will from our lives and spread the light of love, harmony, and

goodwill.”

Hindusthan Samachar / Abhishek Awasthi