Onam 2021: Political leaders lengthen greetings to Keralites

By PTI

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Leaders slicing throughout political strains prolonged their Onam greetings to Keralites on Saturday.

President of India Ram Nath Kovind, Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Minister Amit Shah, Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal are amongst those that wished the folks of Kerala.

Onam greetings to all our fellow residents! This competition is a celebration of the brand new harvest. It highlights the tireless work of farmers. It is an event to specific gratitude to mom nature. I want progress and prosperity for all fellow residents.
— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) August 21, 2021
“Onam greetings to all our fellow citizens! This festival is a celebration of the new harvest. It highlights  the tireless work of farmers. It is an occasion to express gratitude to mother nature. I wish progress and prosperity for all fellow citizens,” the President of India tweeted from his official Twitter deal with.

Best needs on the special day of Onam, a competition related to positivity, vibrancy, brotherhood and concord. I pray for everybody’s good well being and wellbeing.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 21, 2021
Modi stated that Onam is a competition related to positivity, vibrancy, brotherhood and concord. “I pray for everyone’s good health and wellbeing,” Prime Minister tweeted.

Shah, who had earlier in 2016 created a furore in Kerala for wishing “Vamana Jayanthi” on Saturday tweeted that Onam signifies peace and concord. “On this auspicious festival, I extend my warm greetings to all our Malayalee sisters and brothers around the world. May the flavours of Sadya and the musical beats of Pulikali bring an abundance of joy and prosperity to all. Happy Onam!,” he stated.

Onam signifies peace and concord. On this auspicious competition, I lengthen my heat greetings to all our Malayalee sisters and brothers world wide. May the flavours of Sadya and the musical beats of Pulikali convey an abundance of pleasure and prosperity to all. Happy Onam!
— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) August 21, 2021

Wish you all a really Happy Onam. May you be blessed with prosperity and good well being.
— Arvind Kejriwal (@ArvindKejriwal) August 21, 2021
Kejriwal and Priyanka Gandhi too took it to Twitter and wished all Keralites “a very Happy Onam”. “May the spirit of Onam for an egalitarian society prevail. Wishing you all a very Happy Onam,” Priyanka tweeted.

ഏവർക്കും ഓണാശംസകൾ നേരുന്നു.May the spirit of Onam for an egalitarian society prevail. Wishing you all a really Happy Onam. pic.twitter.com/7PDbzyV4jN
— Priyanka Gandhi Vadra (@priyankagandhi) August 21, 2021
In a video message, Rahul Gandhi stated Onam is a vital competition for everybody. “It’s a day of happiness, of joy, of introspection and I would like to thank you for allowing me to be part of it…I hope you all have a joyous and a wonderful day,” Gandhi stated.

ഏവർക്കും ഹൃദയം നിറഞ്ഞ ഓണാശംസകൾ pic.twitter.com/jkUvMIJxmj
— Rahul Gandhi – Wayanad (@RGWayanadWorkplace) August 21, 2021
West Bengal Chief Minister, Mamata Banerjee, wished everybody a really joyful Onam and stated “May this festival bring peace and prosperity to all”. Keralites internationally on Saturday celebrated Onam, a competition linked with the return of Asura (demon) King Mahabali, beneath whose reign everybody lived in happiness and equality.

Wishing everybody a really joyful Onam!May this competition convey peace and prosperity to all.
— Mamata Banerjee (@MamataOfficial) August 21, 2021
According to folklore, envious of his recognition, the Devas (Gods) sought the assistance of Lord Vishnu to get him banished into the netherworld however earlier than taking place, Mahabali secured a boon from Vishnu to go to his topics yearly on Thiruvonam Day, which this 12 months falls on August 21.

The demon king’s annual go to is widely known by Keralites, who lay their frontyards with floral carpets, put on new garments and put together a luxurious feast.