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Vice-President celebrates Holi with schoolchildren at his residence
Vice-President M. Venkaiah Naidu on Friday celebrated Holi with schoolchildren and secretariat staff at the 'Upa-Rashtrapati Nivas'.
New Delhi: Vice-President M. Venkaiah Naidu on Friday celebrated Holi with schoolchildren and secretariat staff at the 'Upa-Rashtrapati Nivas'.
Children from four schools in the national capital, including those run by Municipal Corporation, visited the Vice-President's residence and greeted him on the occasion.
The Vice-President was delighted when the enthusiastic children recited patriotic poems. In reply to a question from a student whether he ever gets demotivated, Naidu said, "No, I don't get demotivated, but sometimes, I get disillusioned when some parliamentarians do not behave upto standards in the House."
He also said that Sardar Patel is the source of inspiration for his strong will power.
Vice President celebrating #Holi with school children at his residence today. pic.twitter.com/A3Tr6IAjLk
— Vice President of India (@VPSecretariat) March 18, 2022
To another question on how the Vice-President balances his official duties and family responsibilities, Naidu said: "During my active political career, I could not do justice to the family but after becoming the Vice-President, now I do try to spend time with my family."
"As the Vice-President and Chairman of Rajya Sabha, I have constitutional duties and obligations to perform, but I always make it a point to talk to my granddaughter and grandson," he said.
उपराष्ट्रपति निवास पर होली के रंग...
— Vice President of India (@VPSecretariat) March 18, 2022
स्कूली बच्चों के साथ #होली मनाते भारत के उपराष्ट्रपति श्री एम. वेंकैया नायडु। #Holi pic.twitter.com/YyRBIPZCUn
He advised the youngsters to always love and respect their mother, motherland and mother-tongue.
He told the students to live and work for the protection of unity, integrity and sovereignty of the country.
Highlighting the age-old civilisational values of ashare and care', Naidu urged the students to develop a compassionate attitude.
'कोशिश करने वालों की हार नहीं होती'
— Vice President of India (@VPSecretariat) March 18, 2022
होली पर उपराष्ट्रपति से मिलने आये इस नन्हे बच्चे की प्रेरक कविता सुनिये...#Holi pic.twitter.com/KIFMD03snh
Earlier in the day, President Ram Nath Kovind and the Vice-President exchanged Holi greetings over phone.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi also wrote to the Vice-President conveying his good wishes and greetings on the occasion of Holi.
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