Outgoing Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav on Saturday greeted the people ahead of the festival of Holi.

In a message issued here, the Chief Minister said that the the festival of colours imparted the message of our rich culture, traditions, diversity and a symbol of our multi-cultural diversity.

The festival gave a message of mutual love, brotherhood and harmony, he said, urging the people of the state to celebrate Holi with harmony and in a dignified manner.
 

Earlier in the day, he submitted his resignation to Governor Ram Naik after a severe defeat of the ruling Samajwadi Party (SP) in the state assembly elections.