President K R Narayanan and Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee Sunday greeted the people on the auspicious festivals of Makar Sankranti and Pongal.
In his message, the President said, "May the auspicious festivals of Makar Sakranti and Pongal bring well-being and prosperity to all the people of India".
In a separate message, the Prime Minister hoped that Makar Sankranti and Pongal would usher in peace, prosperity and all-round development for all. "May the spirit of the festivals impart unity and harmony to the nation," he said.
In another message, Lok Sabha Speaker G M C Balayogi extended his warm and hearty greetings to the people celebrating Sankranti and Pongal in various parts of the country. Bureau Report