New Delhi:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeted the people of Odisha on “Raja Parba” on Sunday, hoping that the festival will strengthen the spirit of brotherhood in society.
Raja Parba is a three-day festival. The second day marks the start of the solar month of “Mithuna” marking the start of the rains, according to the Odisha tourism website.
“Greetings to the very special Raja Parba festival. May this occasion strengthen the spirit of joy and brotherhood in society,” Prime Minister Modi tweeted in Odiya and in English.
Greetings to the very special Raja Parba festival. May this occasion strengthen the spirit of joy and fraternity in society. I also pray for the good health and well-being of my fellow citizens.
– Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) June 14, 2020
“I also pray for the good health and well-being of my fellow citizens,” he said.