The Vice President, Shri M Venkaiah Naidu has greeted the people of the nation on the occasion of upcoming festivals of Vaisakhi, Vishu, Puthandu, Meshadi, Vaishkhadi and Bahag Bihu- 

"I convey my warm greetings and good wishes to the people of our country on the joyous occasion of ‘Vaisakhi, Vishu, Puthandu, Meshadi, Vaishkhadi and Bahag Bihu’.

Traditionally associated with the harvest season, these festivals celebrate the vitality and abundance of nature. They represent the richness and the diversity of Indian culture and are a true reflection of our civilizational values of harmonious co-existence with nature and all living things.

May these festivals bring peace, prosperity and happiness in our lives."