Former Prime Minister of India - Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee

Prime Minister's greetings on Nuakhai

The Prime Minister, Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee has greeted the people of Orissa on the joyous festival of Nuakhai, which is being celebrated throughout Orissa on 1st September, 2003.

In his message the Prime Minister said that ‘Nuakhai’ celebrates the fruits of hard labour as it symbolises people’s happiness on the arrival of new paddy harvest. A cohesive force among the people, the festival represents the harmonious social fabric of Orissa. May the message of friendship, love and affection as fostered by ‘Naukhai’ usher us in an era of peace, prosperity and happiness, Shri Vajpayee added.