Gorakhpur (UP): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath performed ‘Rudrabhishek’ at Gorakhnath temple in Gorakhpur on the occasion of Holi.
The Chief Minister also extended his greetings to the people of the state on the occasion and wished for happiness and peace.
The Chief Minister posted on X: “Hearty congratulations and best wishes to the people of the state on Holi, the great festival of colour, enthusiasm, love, joy and social harmony! I wish that your lives be filled with various colours of happiness and that society be drenched in the soulful colours of happiness, peace and goodwill.”
The Chief Minister while addressing a gathering at the Holika Dahan procession organised by the Holika Dahan Utsav Committee in Pandey Hata, said: “There should be no discrimination anywhere. All the people should stay united. This is the message of Holi too.”
He stressed the importance of eliminating discrimination in society and fostering unity for the strength and prosperity of the nation.
Emphasising the need to dissolve differences among people, the Chief Minister pointed out that active participation in national interests with a united spirit not only enhances the festive fervour but also contributes to long-term benefits for society.
Meanwhile, Himachal Pradesh Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla and Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu also extended warm greetings on the festive occasion of Holi.
Governor Shukla said that Holi, the festival of colours, has its own significance. He added that the festival would further strengthen the bonds of brotherhood and would go a long way in promoting the unity and integrity of the country.
Chief Minister Sukhu said that the fervour of Holi transcends the artificial barriers of religion, caste, creed and class and gives the message of social integration and fraternity.
