File photo: President, Vice President and Prime Minister
President Ram Nath Kovind has greeted the nation on the occasion of Rath Yatra, especially the devotees of Lord Jagannath in Odisha.
In his message, the President hoped that the Lord blesses everyone with courage and determination in the fight against COVID-19 and brings good health and joy to all.
Greetings to everyone on the auspicious occasion of Rath Yatra, especially to the devotees of Lord Jagannath in Odisha.
May the Lord bless us with courage and determination in our fight against COVID-19 and bring us good health and joy.
— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) June 23, 2020
Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu also greeted the nation on the occasion of Rath Yatra. In his message, the Vice President conveys his greetings and good wishes to the people of the country. ”As India and the world continue to fight a relentless battle against the spread of COVID-19, we have resorted to celebrating almost all of our traditional festivals at home,” the Vice President tweeted.
I convey my heartiest greetings and good wishes to the people of our country on the auspicious occasion of Rath Yatra.
Jagannath Puri Rath Yatra is the most revered and much awaited festival of Odisha. #RathYatra pic.twitter.com/XPI2j76XDY
— Vice President of India (@VPSecretariat) June 23, 2020
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday greeted people on the occasion of Lord Jagannath Yatra, hoping that it brings good health and prosperity.
भगवान जगन्नाथ की रथ यात्रा के पावन-पुनीत अवसर पर आप सभी को मेरी हार्दिक शुभकामनाएं। मेरी कामना है कि श्रद्धा और भक्ति से भरी यह यात्रा देशवासियों के जीवन में सुख, समृद्धि, सौभाग्य और आरोग्य लेकर आए। जय जगन्नाथ!
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) June 23, 2020
“My heartiest greetings on the auspicious occasion of Lord Jagannath’s Rath Yatra,” the prime minister tweeted in Hindi.
He wished that the occasion brings happiness, prosperity, good luck and health to the lives of the people.
“Jai Jagannath,” he said.
The Supreme Court had on Monday allowed holding of the historic Lord Jagannath Rath Yatra at Puri with certain conditions.
