I extend my greetings to all Islanders on the occasion of Tamil New Year and Baisakhi.
Baisakhi marks the beginning of the New Year in the Indian Calendar while the birth of Tamil month ‘Chithirai’ was celebrated as the New Year in South India to mark the onset of peace, prosperity and joy in our families.
Tamil New Year marks the greatness of our tradition, heritage and culture. The Dawn of a New Year not only signifies a new beginning but also underlines our commitment to the common goal of development, revival of the spirit of hard work and promotion of cultural ethos.
In the northern States, Baisakhi also marks the commencement of the harvesting season, when farmers reap the fruit of their hard work. Baisakhi celebration in Andaman and Nicobar Islands along with rest of India, is a shining example of our glorious pluralistic traditions.
On this occasion of Tamil New Year and Baisakhi, I pray for peace, harmony, progress and prosperity in Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
Kuldeep Rai Sharma,
Member of Parliament,
Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
