Prez, PM extend Holi greetings

NEW DELHI: President APJ Abdul Kalam and Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Saturday extended holi greetings to the people and expressed hope that the festival of colours would usher in a new resolve to forge ahead as a nation.

"May this year's festival strengthen fraternal bonds amongst our people and bring peace and prosperity to our nation," Kalam said in his greetings to the people.

He said the festival of colours highlighted the multi- religious harmony and the spirit of tolerance that has been the essence of culture and civilization in the country.

Observing that the festival not only spreads cheer in the lives but also strengthen bonds amongst the people, the
Prime Minister expressed the hope that the change of season would usher in new hope for a brighter future and a new resolve to forge ahead as a nation.