‘Follow Covid guidelines’: President Kovind, PM Modi extend Onam greetings

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Published on August 31, 2020 - Duration: 01:21s

‘Follow Covid guidelines’: President Kovind, PM Modi extend Onam greetings

As devotees celebrated Onam amid Covid-19, President Ram Nath Kovind extended greetings on the occasion.

The President called the festival a ‘symbol of our rich cultural heritage and an expression of our gratitude to Mother Nature at the arrival of the new crop’.

PM Modi also greeted the entire nation on the occasion.

“Greetings on Onam.

This is a unique festival, which celebrates harmony.

It is also an occasion to express gratitude to our hardworking farmers.

May everyone be blessed with joy and best health,” PM Modi tweeted.

Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu and Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal also greeted people on Onam.

In Kerala, devotees visited temples following social distancing norms. Watch the full video for more.


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