President Ram Nath Kovind, vice-President Venkaiah Naidu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi were among those who wished the nation on the occasion of six different regional new year events being celebrated in the country on Saturday.

As people in Punjab, West Bengal, Assam, Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Odisha revelled in the spirit of the harvest festival, the President prayed for prosperity of all.

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“Greetings to fellow citizens on Vaisakhi, Vishu, Rongali Bihu, Naba Barsha, Vaisakhadi, Puthandu Pirappu. These festivals reflect our country’s shared heritage amid diversity and plural traditions. May the occasion bring prosperity to all,” wrote the President.

Greetings to fellow citizens on Vaisakhi, Vishu, Rongali Bihu, Naba Barsha, Vaisakhadi, Puthandu Pirappu. These festivals reflect our country’s shared heritage amid diversity and plural traditions. May the occasion bring prosperity to all #PresidentKovind

— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) April 14, 2018

His message was also posted in the regional languages of the country, including Bengali, Tamil, etc.

In his message, vice-President Naidu wrote, “I convey my best wishes to everyone on the occasion of Puthandu, Vaisakhi, Vishu, Rongali Bihu, Naba Barsha, Vaisakhad. Festivals like these are a celebration of our culture, traditions and history.”

“Celebrated with traditional fervor and enthusiasm throughout the country these festivals reflect the rich agrarian traditions and composite culture of our country,” he added.

I convey my best wishes to everyone on the occasion of Puthandu, Vaisakhi, Vishu, Rongali Bihu, Naba Barsha, Vaisakhad. Festivals like these are a celebration of our culture, traditions and history. pic.twitter.com/3j4gN6cFE1

— VicePresidentOfIndia (@VPSecretariat) April 14, 2018

Celebrated with traditional fervor and enthusiasm throughout the country these festivals reflect the rich agrarian traditions and composite culture of our country. pic.twitter.com/vqYROYV20y

— VicePresidentOfIndia (@VPSecretariat) April 14, 2018

PM Modi greeted people in both English and the native language of the state which celebrates the specific festival.

“India is proud of the diversity we are blessed with. People across the nation are celebrating various festivals. Greetings to everyone on these special occasions,” he wrote in a composite message praying for the prosperity of all the people.

India is proud of the diversity we are blessed with. People across the nation are celebrating various festivals. Greetings to everyone on these special occasions.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) April 14, 2018