‘Felt So Welcomed’: US Commerce Secretary Celebrates Holi At Rajnath Singh's Residence — WATCH

"It's an honour for me to be here on such a holiday. I felt so welcomed by the Minister, it's fantastic. Happy Holi!" said US Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo.

US Secretary Of Commerce Gina Raimondo celebrates Holi with Union Minister Rajnath Singh at his residence.

Source : ANI

New Delhi: US Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo reached at Union Minister Rajnath Singh’s residence this morning and participated in the Holi celebrations at the venue. Visuals shared by news agency ANI show the US diplomat in a white suit exchanging pleasantries and colours with others at Singh’s residence. 

“I felt so welcomed,” said Raimondo while speaking to the news agency. 

"It's an honour for me to be here on such a holiday. I felt so welcomed by the Minister, it's fantastic. Happy Holi!" she added. 

The festival of Holi is being celebrated across the country today with shades of pink and blue, green and yellow in the air. 

 

#WATCH | Delhi: US Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo participates in #Holi festivities at the residence of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. pic.twitter.com/l3xMTTtwDQ

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The festival is being celebrated in its full zeal and spirit for the first time after a two-years hiatus induced by the Covid-19 pandemic. 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his greetings on the occasion of the festival of Holi. “Best wishes for Holi. May the colours of joy and enthusiasm always shower in your life,” he tweeted. “Wishing you all a happy and colourful Holi!,” the PM added. 

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge also wished everyone a happy Holi. 

“Holi celebrates the spirit of togetherness and inspires us to enjoy the diversity of colours. It is a festival to bring people together and strengthen their bond. Hearty greetings and best wishes to everyone on the joyous occasion of Holi,” Kharge said.

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal wished for a “stronger foundation” of brotherhood in the society in this festival.

“Best wishes to all the countrymen on the auspicious festival of Holi. May this festival of colours bring happiness, prosperity and lots of happiness in your life. May the foundation of our mutual brotherhood in the society become stronger,” Kejriwal tweeted.