Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday extended his greetings on the occasion of Holi, expressing hope that the festival would bring renewed enthusiasm and energy into people's lives while strengthening national unity. Taking to X, PM Modi conveyed his heartfelt wishes to citizens, emphasizing the festival’s role in fostering harmony and bringing people together.
"Wishing you all a very Happy Holi! This festival of joy and happiness will infuse new enthusiasm and energy into everyone’s lives while deepening the colors of unity among fellow countrymen," he wrote in Hindi.
Meanwhile, after concluding his two-day state visit to Mauritius, PM Modi thanked Prime Minister Dr. Navinchandra Ramgoolam and the people and government of Mauritius for their warm hospitality. Sharing highlights from the second day of his visit, PM Modi mentioned attending the Mauritius National Day parade in Port Louis and offering prayers at the sacred Ganga Talao. As he made his way to the revered site, thousands of people lined the roads for kilometers, eager to catch a glimpse of him.
On Wednesday, during the second day of his visit, Prime Minister Modi was conferred with Mauritius' highest civilian award by President Dharam Gokhool. This marked the second time PM Modi was invited as the Chief Guest for Mauritius’ National Day, the first being in 2015. In addition, he was honored with the Grand Commander of the Order of the Star and Key of the Indian Ocean, the country’s highest national award. Thousands of people braved heavy rain to witness the historic moment as PM Modi received the honor on the National Day.