Thai Pongal serves as a reminder of the value of equality - President

In his Thai Pongal message, President Ranil Wickremesinghe urged everyone to come together with determination, akin to the unity of siblings, to realize new hopes for the country’s future.

In his Thai Pongal message, President Ranil Wickremesinghe urged everyone to come together with determination, akin to the unity of siblings, to realize new hopes for the country’s future.

He stated that beyond its agricultural essence, Thai Pongal heralds a fresh start, a time to relinquish the past and welcome new opportunities with unwavering optimism.

Rooted in the belief of the pivotal role of agriculture in rejuvenating Sri Lanka’s economy through the government’s agricultural modernization program, the dawn of Thai symbolizes the inception of a promising journey filled with hope and prosperity, he said.

Thai Pongal also serves as a reminder of the value of equality, the President said, while also wishing the Tamil community worldwide a prosperous and joyous Thai Pongal celebration.