US secretary of commerce Gina Raimondo is in India on the invitation of Union minister Piyush Goyal.
US secretary of commerce Gina Raimondo on Wednesday participated in Holi festivities at defence minister Rajnath Singh residence in New Delhi. In the videos shared by news agency ANI, Raimondo can be seen grooving to Holi songs. Rajnath Singh was also seen asking Raimondo to join a dancer present during the celebrations.
"It's an honour for me to be here on such a holiday. I felt so welcomed by the Minister, it's fantastic. Happy Holi!" the US Secretary of Commerce told ANI as as she participated in the Holi celebrations.
Union minister Piyush Goyal was present at Singh's residence and was seen touching the latter's feet to seek blessings on the occasion of Holi, one of the most popular and significant festivals in Hinduism.
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