Raksha Mantri extends Basant Panchami greetings, prays for India’s cntinued progress
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh extended heartfelt greetings to the nation on the occasion of Basant Panchami and invoked the blessings of Goddess Saraswati for India’s continued advancement.
In a message shared on social media, Shri Rajnath Singh said he wished happiness and prosperity for all citizens on the auspicious festival, which marks the arrival of spring and is dedicated to Goddess Saraswati, the deity of knowledge, wisdom, and culture. He expressed hope that her blessings would remain upon the country and society, strengthening India’s intellectual and cultural foundations.
The Defence Minister noted that with the guidance of knowledge and wisdom, India would continue progressing on its path toward becoming a world leader. His message resonated with the broader spirit of Basant Panchami, a festival traditionally associated with learning, creativity, and new beginnings.
बसंत पंचमी के पावन अवसर पर आप सभी को हार्दिक शुभकामनाएँ। विद्या, विवेक और संस्कार की देवी माँ सरस्वती का आशीर्वाद हमारे देश और समाज पर बना रहे ताकि भारत विश्वगुरु बनने की राह पर निरंतर आगे बढ़ता रहे। pic.twitter.com/ppwE2Rv6Ar
— Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) January 23, 2026