**Summary of Press Release: Lok Sabha Speaker’s Harvest Festival Greetings**
On April 13, 2026, the Lok Sabha Secretariat issued a press release via PIB Delhi detailing greetings from the Speaker of the Lok Sabha, Shri Om Birla, on the eve of several harvest festivals.
**Key Highlights and Message:**
Shri Om Birla extended warm greetings to citizens for several auspicious occasions, specifically naming:
* **Baisakhi**
* **Bohag Bihu**
* **Meshadi Puthandu** (Tamil New Year)
* **Vishu** (Kerala New Year)
* **Pana Sankranti** (Odia New Year)
* **Cheiraoba**
The Speaker noted that these festivals embody the spirit of **"Ek Bharat - Shreshtha Bharat,"** playing a vital role in strengthening the bonds of unity across India's rich cultural diversity. He expressed his wishes that these occasions bring peace, prosperity, and renewed hope to every home.
**Document and Metadata Details:**
* **Posted Date:** 13 APR 2026, 9:29 AM
* **Origin:** PIB Delhi / Lok Sabha Secretariat
* **Official Social Media Link:** https://x.com/ombirlakota/status/2043859135163445729?s=46
* **Release ID:** 2251738
* **Visitor Counter:** 86
* **Language Availability:** The release is also available in Hindi.
Key Entities Referenced
Lok Sabha Secretariat: The primary administrative office responsible for communicating the Speaker's messages and greetings.
Shri Om Birla: The Speaker of the Lok Sabha who issued official greetings on the eve of various regional harvest festivals.
Ek Bharat - Shreshtha Bharat: A government initiative aimed at enhancing cultural connection and unity, cited as the spirit behind the diverse festivals.
Lok Sabha Secretariat
LOK SABHA SPEAKER GREETS PEOPLE ON
THE EVE OF HARVEST FESTIVALS
Posted On: 13 APR 2026 9:29AM by PIB Delhi
April 13, 2026: Lok Sabha Speaker Shri Om Birla has greeted people on the eve of Vaisakhi, Vishu,
Meshadi and other harvest festivals.
In his message. Shri Birla has said,
"Warm greetings on the auspicious occasions of Baisakhi, Bohag Bihu, Meshadi Puthandu (Tamil New
Year), Vishu (Kerala New Year), Pana Sankranti (Odia New Year) and Cheiraoba.
These vibrant festivals reflect the spirit of 'Ek Bharat - Shreshtha Bharat' and strengthen the bond of unity
in our rich diversity.
May these joyous occasions bring peace, prosperity and renewed hope to every home."
https://x.com/ombirlakota/status/2043859135163445729?s=46
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