GUWAHATI: Political leaders from various parties took time off their busy schedule and celebrated Holi, even as they tried to connect with people on the occasion.
Chief minister Sarbananda Sonowal enjoyed the festival with the people at Fancy Bazar — the business hub of the state — in the city on Monday morning.
Wishing the people on the occasion, he said, “Holi is not just a festival, it brings everyone under one sky. Holi strengthens the unity and brotherhood among the people. I want this to continue forever.”
State minister Himanta Biswa Sarma celebrated the festival during his poll rally, along with MP Rajdeep Roy, in Silchar.
State Congress chief Ripun Bora, while wishing the people of the state, said the five guarantees of Congress have given people a reason to celebrate the festival in a more colourful way.
MP Gaurav Gogoi said this Holi is special for people of Assam as they have set the stage to welcome a future full of prosperity with Congress’ guarantees.