Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday participated in the celebrations of Sankranti and Pongal festival at cabinet colleague G Kishan Reddy's residence in Delhi. He also lit the Bhogi fire during the celebrations. PM Modi, in an X post, greeted the people of India on the occasion of Sankranti and Pongal.
"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," the prime minister posted on X.
Telugu film star Chiranjeevi, ace badminton player P V Sindhu and several Union ministers joined the programme. Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla was also present.
The prime minister has often visited his Cabinet colleagues from different regions to join them in the celebration of various festivals.