The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, has condoled the loss of lives in the States of Meghalaya and Assam. Before leaving for USA, Prime Minister has sanctioned an ex-gratia of Rs. 2 lakh each to the next of kin of the deceased and Rs 50,000/- each to the seriously injured persons from the Prime Minister’s National Relief Fund.
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi attended Sankranti and Pongal celebrations at the residence of his ministerial colleague, Shri G. Kishan Reddy, today. Shri Modi remarked that people across India celebrate Sankranti and Pongal with great fervour. "It is a celebration of gratitude, abundance and renewal, deeply rooted in the agricultural traditions of our culture", Prime Minister Shri Modi stated.
The Prime Minister posted on X:
"Attended Sankranti and Pongal celebrations at the residence of my ministerial colleague, Shri G. Kishan Reddy Garu. Also witnessed an excellent cultural programme.
People across India celebrate Sankranti and Pongal with great fervour. It is a celebration of gratitude, abundance and renewal, deeply rooted in the agricultural traditions of our culture.
My best wishes for Sankranti and Pongal. Wishing everyone happiness, good health and a prosperous harvest season ahead."
@kishanreddybjp
Attended Sankranti and Pongal celebrations at the residence of my ministerial colleague, Shri G. Kishan Reddy Garu. Also witnessed an excellent cultural programme.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 13, 2025
People across India celebrate Sankranti and Pongal with great fervour. It is a celebration of gratitude, abundance… pic.twitter.com/avPKmFP1oU
"Here are some more pictures from the Sankranti programme. Also lit the Bhogi fire."
Here are some more pictures from the Sankranti programme. Also lit the Bhogi fire. pic.twitter.com/lmD2m7vqE9
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 13, 2025