Lok Sabha Secretariat press release · 13 April 2026 · pibtracker filter

LOK SABHA SPEAKER GREETS PEOPLE ON THE EVE OF HARVEST FESTIVALS

PRID2251738 MinistryLok Sabha Secretariat Released13 April 2026 Reading5 min

Posted On: 13 APR 2026 9:29AM by PIB Delhi April 13, 2026: Lok Sabha Speaker Shri Om Birla has greeted people on the eve of Vaisakhi, Vishu, Meshadi and other harvest festivals. In his message. Shri Birla has said, "Warm greetings on the auspicious occasions of Baisakhi, Bohag Bihu, Meshadi Puthandu (Tamil New Year), Vishu (Kerala New Year), Pana Sankranti (Odia New Year) and Cheiraoba. These vibrant festivals reflect the spirit of 'Ek Bharat - Shreshtha Bharat' and strengthen the bond of unity in our rich diversity. May these joyous occasions bring peace, prosperity and renewed hope to every home." https://x.com/ombirlakota/status/2043859135163445729?s=46 *** AM (Release ID: 2251738) Visitor Counter : 222 Read this release in: Urdu , हिन्दी , Punjabi Lok Sabha Secretariat LOK SABHA SPEAKER GREETS PEOPLE ON THE EVE OF HARVEST FESTIVALS Posted On: 13 APR 2026 9:29AM by PIB Delhi April 13, 2026: Lok Sabha Speaker Shri Om Birla has greeted people on the eve of Vaisakhi, Vishu, Meshadi and other harvest festivals. In his message. Shri Birla has said, "Warm greetings on the auspicious occasions of Baisakhi, Bohag Bihu, Meshadi Puthandu (Tamil New Year), Vishu (Kerala New Year), Pana Sankranti (Odia New Year) and Cheiraoba. These vibrant festivals reflect the spirit of 'Ek Bharat - Shreshtha Bharat' and strengthen the bond of unity in our rich diversity. May these joyous occasions bring peace, prosperity and renewed hope to every home." https://x.com/ombirlakota/status/2043859135163445729?s=46 *** AM (Release ID: 2251738) April 13, 2026: Lok Sabha Speaker Shri Om Birla has greeted people on the eve of Vaisakhi, Vishu, Meshadi and other harvest festivals. In his message. Shri Birla has said, "Warm greetings on the auspicious occasions of Baisakhi, Bohag Bihu, Meshadi Puthandu (Tamil New Year), Vishu (Kerala New Year), Pana Sankranti (Odia New Year) and Cheiraoba. These vibrant festivals reflect the spirit of 'Ek Bharat - Shreshtha Bharat' and strengthen the bond of unity in our rich diversity. May these joyous occasions bring peace, prosperity and renewed hope to every home." <a href="https://x.com/ombirlakota/status/2043859135163445729?s=46" target="_blank">https://x.com/ombirlakota/status/2043859135163445729?s=46</a> *** AM " /> var mPlayer = document.getElementById("background_music"); var mPlayAction = document.getElementById("playbutton"); var isPlaying = false; function playAudio() { mPlayer.play(); isPlaying = true; document.getElementById('stopA').style.display = "block"; document.getElementById('playA').style.display = "none"; } function pauseAudio() { mPlayer.pause(); isPlaying = false; document.getElementById('playA').style.display = "block"; document.getElementById('stopA').style.display = "none"; } //function HandleAudio() { // if (isPlaying == true) { // //Playing already Pause it // pauseAudio(); // } else { // //Play the music // playAudio(); // } //} var synth = window.speechSynthesis; function CleanHtml(html) { html = html.replace(/ /gi, ''); return html; } function stripHtml(html) { let tmp = document.createElement("DIV"); 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const festivalEnd = new Date("2025-11-28T23:59:59").getTime(); const countdownElement = document.getElementById("countdown"); const interval = setInterval(() => { const now = new Date().getTime(); // BEFORE FESTIVAL — show days + hours left if (now = festivalStart && now el.style.width = "350px"); clearInterval(interval); } }, 1000); //

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