Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday wished people of Kerala at the start of the Malayalam calendar's auspicious month of Chingam. Taking to Twitter, the PM wished them success, good health and prosperity. "As the month of Chingam commences my greetings to everyone, especially my Malayali sisters and brothers. I pray that the coming year brings with it a success, good health and prosperity for all," the PM said.

As the month of Chingam commences, my greetings to everyone, especially my Malayali sisters and brothers. I pray that the coming year brings with it success, good health and prosperity for all.