Lucknow/New Zealand: With India celebrating Holi with gusto today (Friday, March 14), Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak gained attention during a Holi procession in Lucknow. The minister was seen riding a camel in the procession.
Speaking to reporters, he said: “This is the culture of Lucknow – people from across communities take part in the Holi procession and help it complete peacefully.”
#WATCH | Uttar Pradesh Deputy CM Brajesh Pathak rode a camel to the #Holi celebrations in Lucknow today. pic.twitter.com/JVf5ha1qOa
— ANI (@ANI) March 14, 2025
While vibrant photos of people celebrating Holi is all over the internet and social media, a video showcasing New Zealand PM Christopher Luxon joining a vibrant Holi celebration has gone viral. The video shows him embracing the festival of colors with the crowd. Photographs of him celebrating Holi at an ISKCON event have also gained attention on social media.
New Zealand PM celebrating Holi, at an Iskcon event.pic.twitter.com/EJDWChmyph
— Pooja Shali (@PoojaShali) March 14, 2025