
PM Modi at Sankranthi celebrations
The Hindu
PM Modi attends Sankranti celebrations in Delhi, lights Bhogi fire, offers fruits, and wishes for prosperity.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended the Sankranti celebrations at the residence of Union Coal Minister G. Kishan Reddy on Monday evening in New Delhi.
Film actor Chiranjeevi, well-known doctor Nageshwar Reddy and Olympic medal winner shuttler PV Sindhu were among those present. Mr. Modi lit the Bhogi fire and also offered fruits to ‘Basavanna’ (decorated bull). He wished everyone happiness, good health and a prosperous harvest season ahead. A cultural programme was also held on the occasion.

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