Prime Minister Narendra Modi today greeted the people on the occasion of Holi.

"Greetings on the festival of colours, Holi. May the festival spread joy and warmth everywhere," Modi said in an official statement.

Union ministers including Home Minister Rajnath Singh and Urban Development Minister M Venkaiah Naidu also extended their greetings to the people on the occasion of Holi.

"Wishing you and your family a Happy Holi," Singh said in a tweet.

"May the vibrant colours of #Holi spread joy, happiness & cheer. Wishing you all a #happyholi2017! (sic)," Naidu tweeted.

--PTI