Sonia Gandhi greets Parsis on their new year

New Delhi: Congress President and UPA Chairperson Sonia Gandhi on Sunday – Aug 18th- greeted the Parsis on the occasion of their New Year 'Navroz', hoping that the festival would strengthen the bonds of love and compassion among the countrymen.

"I express hope that the festival of Navroz would strengthen the bonds of love and compassion among our countrymen and bring peace, prosperity and happiness all around," said Sonia Gandhi in her message.

The President, the Vice President and the Prime Minister had also yesterday extended their greetings to the Parsis on the occasion.

Sonia Gandhi launches Rashtriya Bal Swasthya Karyakram in Maharashtra

Congress President and UPA Chairperson launches the Rashtriya Bal Swasthya Karyakram (A healthcare initiative for the children), a scheme under Union Government's NRHM policy at Palghar in Maharashtra.There is no shortage of funds for the welfare and human development says Sonia Gandhi in Maharashtra at the launch of health care scheme. Congress pays special care to ensure better healthcare facilities in the backward areas.