Lucknow,

14 Jan (HS): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath greeted the nation on

the occasion of Makar Sankranti and Magh Bihu, emphasizing the harvest

festivals' cultural importance across the country. In Uttar Pradesh, the Yogi

government proclaimed a public holiday for Makar Sankranti on January 15.

In

a post on X, he stated, “Heartiest congratulations and best wishes to everyone

on the occasion of Magh Bihu, a festival adorned with the rich heritage of

nature conservation and folk traditions. May this festival, symbolizing the

intimate relationship between humans and nature, bring happiness, peace, and

prosperity to everyone's lives.”

Meanwhile,

senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief

Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya has extended his heartfelt greetings and best

wishes to all the people of the state on the auspicious occasion of Makar

Sankranti, Uttarayan, Pongal and Magh Bihu. While extending his greetings on

the social media platform X, the Deputy Chief Minister wrote that may all these

holy festivals of new beginnings and joy bring new light of happiness,

prosperity and positive energy in the lives of all of you, this is his best

wish from God. At the same time, BJP's State General Secretary Organization

Dharampal Singh has also extended greetings and best wishes to the people of

the state on Makar Sankranti. He wrote on X that may this festival bring

happiness, prosperity and positive energy in your lives.

Hindusthan Samachar / Abhishek Awasthi