New Delhi, Aug 21: President Ram Nath Kovind on Friday greeted citizens on the eve of Onam, saying the festival gives the message of harmony, love and fraternity in the society.

In a message, the president said, “On the auspicious occasion of Onam, I extend my greetings and best wishes to all fellow citizens, especially the brothers and sisters of Kerala living in India and abroad”.

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This festival, celebrated to commemorate the yield of new crop in the fields, shows the tireless hard work of the farmer and gratitude towards mother-nature, he said.

This festival also gives the message of harmony, love and fraternity in the society, Kovind said.

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“On this occasion, let us all resolve to move forward unitedly towards progress and prosperity of our country,” the president was quoted as having said in a statement issued by the Rashtrapati Bhavan.

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