Lok Sabha Speaker, Shri Om Birla, extended greetings to the people on the eve of Holi. He described Holi as a joyous festival celebrating colours, enthusiasm, and mutual harmony, reflecting India's rich culture, traditions, and brotherhood. Shri Birla emphasized that Holi's message of love, faith, and positivity can overcome challenges and dispel darkness. He highlighted that applying colours to each other breaks down walls of discrimination, promoting equality and unity, which he identified as the nation's greatest strength. Despite India's diversity, Holi binds the nation together. Shri Birla urged citizens to pledge on this Holi to fill society with love, peace, and harmony, and to share the festival's joy with the lonely or needy. He concluded with wishes for a life filled with vibrant colours of happiness and for the nation to continue shining with love, progress, and unity.
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Key Entities Referenced
Lok Sabha Speaker: The individual making the statement and extending greetings.
Shri Om Birla: The specific Lok Sabha Speaker who issued the greeting.
Holi: The festival that is the subject of the greeting and its symbolic meaning.
Vice President's Secretariat
LOK SABHA SPEAKER GREETS THE PEOPLE
ON THE EVE OF HOLI
Posted On: 03 MAR 2026 4:44PM by PIB Delhi
Lok Sabha Speaker, Shri Om Birla, has extended greetings to the people on the eve of Holi. In his
message, Shri Birla said:
"Heartfelt greetings to all on the joyous festival of Holi, the celebration of colours, enthusiasm, and
mutual harmony.
The festival of colours is a vibrant expression of our rich culture, traditions, and brotherhood. Holi
reminds us that no matter how many challenges life may bring, the colours of love, faith, and positivity
can dispel every darkness. When we apply colours to one another, we break down the walls of
discrimination and convey a message of equality and unity. This is the greatest strength of our nation.
Our country is full of diversity, yet the celebration of Holi binds us together in a thread of unity and
brotherhood.
On this Holi, let us pledge to fill our society with the colours of love, peace, and harmony, and to share the
joy of the festival with those who may be alone or in need.
Once again, heartfelt wishes to all on Holi. May your life always be filled with vibrant colours of
happiness, and may our nation continue to shine with the colours of love, progress, and unity."
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