Governor Urmila Singh and Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh have felicitated the people of the State on the joyous occasions of Lohri and Makar Sankranti.

Governor said that Lohri brings an opportunity for people in the community to take a break from their busy schedule and rejoice and share each other’s happiness. She said that Makar Sankranti also communicates message of oneness and added that the occasion calls for celebrating the spirit of brotherhood, while thanking the Almighty for a bountiful life we have been blessed with.

Chief Minister said that such festivals provide us an opportunity of get together and share happiness with near and dear ones which also go a long way in strengthening the bonds of brotherhood and fraternity. He hoped that the festival would bring happiness and prosperity to the people of the State.