New Delhi, March 3 -- Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla has extended greetings to the people on the eve of Holi, saying that the festival of colours is a "vibrant expression of our rich culture, traditions, and brotherhood."

in his message on Tuesday.

According to the Vice President's Secretariat, the Lok Sabha Speaker asserted that the festival of Holi binds people of India in a thread of unity and brotherhood.

"Our country is full of diversity, yet the celebration of Holi binds us together in a thread of unity and brotherhood. On this Holi, let us pledge to fill our society with the colours of love, peace, and harmony, and to share the joy of the festival with those who may be alone or in need," said Birla.

According to a release from Vice...