Bhopal, Apr 6: The Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has extended his heartiest greetings on Nav Samvatsar, Gudi Padwa, Chetichand and Varsh Pratipada to the people of the state. In his message on the occasion the Chief Minister said that all the festivals strengthen fraternity and unity.

The Chief Minister said that the Vikram Samvat introduced by Samrat Vikramaditya before Christ has great historical significance. This also signifies the Samrat's love for his subject and the self-respect of India.

Greeting people on Cheti Chand the Chief Minister said that this is the birth anniversary of Bhagwan Jhulelal, which inspires us to have compassion, kindness and promote brotherhood and good will.

The Chief Minister said that Gudi Padwa signifies superiority of Yoga over sensual pleasure; of spiritual power over material prosperity and of sublime thought over impurities of mind.

Chouhan has called upon the people to celebrate the festivals with traditional fervour in a climate of peace and amity

Public Relations Minister: Minister for Culture, Public Relations and Mineral Resources, Laxmikant Sharma has extended greetings to citizens of the state on the occasion of Nav Samvatsar, Gudi Padwa and Cheti Chand. Sharma has wished that may Vikram Samavat 2065 bring prosperity in the lives of people belonging to all sections of society. Sharma has urged the people to celebrate Nav Samvatsar, Gudi Padwa and Cheti Chand festival amicably with fervour and enthusiasm. Sharma has also extended greetings on Navratri Festival which is starting from Pratipada.

Narendra Singh Tomar: State Bharatiya Janata Party president Narendra Singh Tomar and State organisation general secretary Makhan Singh Chauhan wisheed happy and prosperous life to people on the occasion of Gudi Padwa.

The BJP leaders said this festival brings happiness in the life. It brings about social unity and ends disparity from the society.

On the eve of this festival, other leaders including State vice secretary Maya Singh, Chandra Mani Tripathi, Gauri Shankar Bisen, Anil Madhav Dave also greeted the people.