Lucknow,

04 March (HS): This time, Holi was not just a festival of colors on the land of

religion and culture, but was also filled with the colors of organizational

affinity, cultural tradition and national sentiment. Holi Milan celebrations

were organized with enthusiasm and excitement at the BJP state office, the

residences of Deputy Chief Ministers Keshav Prasad Maurya and Brajesh Pathak,

and the ABVP office in Lucknow. Meanwhile, Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh

volunteers organized Holi Milan programs at their shakhas in Varanasi, setting

a unique example of celebration amidst discipline and tradition.

This

time, the colors of Holi transformed the seriousness of political circles into

a festive atmosphere. Away from accusations and counter-accusations and

strategic discussions, the atmosphere throughout the day was completely

immersed in the festival of colors, where, along with the gulal, we witnessed a

vivid picture of organizational affinity, mutual trust, and brotherhood.

While

wishing the people of the state a Happy Holi, Deputy Chief Minister Keshav

Prasad Maurya said that Holi is a festival of Indian culture that strengthens

love, harmony, and mutual goodwill in society. He said that this festival of

colors sends the message of eradicating discrimination and uniting society. He

urged everyone to celebrate Holi with harmony, safety, and traditional dignity,

further strengthening social unity.

Meanwhile,

Deputy Chief Minister Brijesh Pathak, describing Holi as a vibrant

symbol of Indian folk life, said that this festival symbolizes

happiness, brotherhood, and positive energy. He said that Holi inspires us

to eliminate animosity from our hearts and fill our lives with the colors of

love and trust.

The festive unity of the workers was visible in the BJP office: Holi gatherings

began in the morning itself in the BJP office. State Organization General

Secretary Dharampal greeted the workers by applying abir-gulal to each other.

At the residence of Deputy Chief Minister Keshav, journalists and workers were

seen dancing to the beats of the dholak and traditional Phag songs. Away from

political discussions, the atmosphere on this day was completely festive, where

a glimpse of organizational brotherhood was clearly visible.

A heartfelt Holi gathering at Deputy Chief Minister

Keshav Maurya's residence: The Holi gathering held at Deputy Chief Minister

Keshav Prasad Maurya's residence saw a large turnout of public representatives,

journalists, activists, and social figures. Here, along with traditional gulal,

sweets, and thandai, everyone danced to Holi songs. The melodies of folk songs

and Phaag filled the atmosphere with Banarasi colors.

Youth Celebrate Cultural Holi at ABVP Office: Students and youth

celebrated cultural Holi at the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP)

office. Along with colors, national anthems, folk songs, and group Holi songs

were sung. The youth expressed that Holi is not just a celebration, but a

festival of connecting society and spreading positive energy.

Volunteers Meet at the Branch: Rashtriya

Swayamsevak Sangh volunteers organized special branch meetings in various areas

of Varanasi. After prayers, games, and group discussions, volunteers greeted

each other with gulal (colourful powder) and wished each other a happy Holi.

Holi songs and Phaag (Faag) echoed throughout the branch premises, creating a

festive atmosphere.

People danced to Holi songs: The most striking

feature of the program was the group dances to Holi songs. When songs like

Aaj Biraj Me Holi Re Rasiya and Rang Barse... echoed to

the beats of dholak and cymbals, activists, volunteers, and youth couldn't stop

themselves from dancing. Colors, music, and joy created a vibrant festive

atmosphere throughout the city.

Hindusthan Samachar / Abhishek Awasthi