Today Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his warmest greetings to the nation on the occasion of Makar Sankranti. In a gesture that has touched people in Karnataka very deeply and is very welcome, on his official X, the Prime Minister posted a special greeting letter written in the Kannada language.
A Message of Hope and Positivity
In his letter on Makar Sankranti, PM Modi said Makar Sankranti is a symbol in the Indian context of hope and a new beginning. And so as the sun initiates its northward journey (Uttarayan), it brings optimism, he added. "Dear fellow citizens, on this auspicious occasion of Sankranti, I convey my heartfelt greetings to you and your family. Sankranti, marking the new beginning of the sun's path, is a symbol of hope and positivity," the Prime Minister wrote.
PM Narendra Modi writes a letter to the people of Karnataka, extending Sankranti wishes. pic.twitter.com/rkgDuaC34q
— ANI (@ANI) January 14, 2026
Despite what various parts of India celebrate like Pongal in Tamil Nadu, Magh Bihu in Assam, and Lohri in the North, the spirit of cultural richness and national unity remains unchanged, he stressed.
Tribute to the Farmers (Annadatas)
Much of the Prime Minister’s message was aimed at India’s farming population. With a time of harvest when farmers and their families observe the bounties of the natural world, he pointed out, Sankranti is sacred for them. Gratitude: He saw the festival as a chance to say thank you to the “Annadatas” (providers of food) who contribute to society’s sustenance.
Social Strength
The Prime Minister expressed that we strengthen the very bedrock of our society by supporting farmers' hard work. Wishes for Harmony and Success The Prime Minister prayed for all citizens' excellent health and prosperity with the words "sweetness of Til and Gul (Sesame and Jaggery)" to fill everyone's lives.
संक्रांति के इस पावन अवसर को देश के विभिन्न हिस्सों में स्थानीय रीति-रिवाजों के अनुसार मनाया जाता है। मैं सूर्यदेव से सबके सुख-सौभाग्य और उत्तम स्वास्थ्य की कामना करता हूं।
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 14, 2026
सूर्यो देवो दिवं गच्छेत् मकरस्थो रविः प्रभुः।
उत्तरायणे महापुण्यं सर्वपापप्रणाशनम्॥ pic.twitter.com/zxGY8H5ZvP
He spoke of the hope that this year will lead to success for all, not least an all-round feeling of harmony and brotherhood in society. Earlier in the day, the Prime Minister also participated in Pongal celebrations at the residence of Union Minister L. Murugan in Delhi, further showcasing his commitment to celebrating India's diverse traditions.
