Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar on the occasion of Puthandu (Tamil New Year), which fell alongside several other regional spring festivals across the country. The meetings coincided with a period of active India-China diplomatic engagement, underscoring the significance of cultural occasions as backdrops for political exchanges. Greetings were also extended for Baisakhi, Rongali Bihu, Maha Bishuba Pana Sankranti, Poila Boishakh, and Vishu, reflecting the diversity of harvest and new year celebrations observed across India in mid-April.