The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee in his message on the occasion of Chaitra Sukladi, Ugadi, Gudi Padava, Cheti Chand, Navreh and Sajibu Cheiraoba has said: -

"On the auspicious occasion of Chaitra Sukladi, Ugadi, Gudi Padava, Chetti Chand, Navreh and Sajibu Cheiraoba, I convey my warmest felicitations to all those celebrating these festivals in different parts of the country.

Let us welcome the season of spring by re-dedicating ourselves to the goal of prosperity, happiness and well-being of our people. May these festivals strengthen fraternal bonds and foster peace and harmony in our Motherland”.

This release issued at 1330 hrs