PM Modi marks India's diverse Spring festivities with cheer

As the month of April covers an array of vibrant Spring festivities for different parts of India and its diaspora, Prime Minister Narendra Modi's social media greetings are reflective of some of this diversity.

There are Vaisakhi wishes to Tamil New Year in southern India and Bihu celebrations in Guwahati, Assam, also touching upon some of the regions he visited this week.

Assam witnesses a historic moment on April 14 as more than 11,000 boys and girls will participate in the Bihu celebrations. Known for his oratorial skills and a deep understanding of the cultural heritage of India, PM Modi, has over the years, established his connect with the country's diverse cultural roots through his participation in events.

On April 13, Prime Minister Modi participated in the Tamil New Year celebration at the residence of his cabinet colleague L Murugan, where not only did he talk about the rich cultural and traditional heritage of the southern state but also wore the traditional attire -- veshti at the function. He also expressed what Tamil and Tamilians meant to him.

PM Modi said a large population of his assembly constituency, Maninagar in Gujarat, were Dravidians, who voted him to power as CM.

(With ANI inputs)