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Prez, VP & PM Modi extend greetings on the occasion of New Year
NEW DELHI [Maha Media]: President Droupadi Murmu, Vice President CP Radhakrishnan and Prime Minister Narendra Modi have extended their greetings and best wishes to the countrymen on the occasion of the New Year 2026.
In her message, the President said the New Year symbolises renewed energy and positive change, and serves as an opportunity for self-reflection and fresh resolutions.
President Murmu urged everyone to strengthen their commitment to the nation’s development, social harmony, and environmental protection.
In a social media post, the Vice President expressed hope that the year would bring peace, good health, happiness, and prosperity to all, and strengthen their collective resolve to build a stronger and developed India.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed hope that the year would bring good health and prosperity, with success and fulfilment in everyone’s efforts. He prayed for peace and happiness in society.
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla today extended his greetings on the occasion of the New Year 2026. Sharing a video message on his social media post, Mr Birla expressed hope that the New Year brings new dreams, renewed energy, fresh opportunities, and boundless prosperity into everyone’s lives.
He also called upon citizens to take a collective resolve at the beginning of the year to bring positive changes in their lives, along with personal progress and actively contribute to the nation’s development. Mr Birla said that the New Year is not just about changing the calendar day, but also a day of new enthusiasm, new energy, and new resolutions.
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge and party leader Rahul Gandhi Thursday extended their warm New Year greetings to the nation, emphasising the importance of unity and collective efforts towards progress and prosperity.
"On this joyful New Year, I extend my warmest greetings to all of you. Let us make this year a mass movement to protect the rights of the vulnerable - the right to work, the right to vote, and the right to live with dignity," Kharge said in a post on handle X.
He urged citizens to safeguard the Constitution and democratic values, empower citizens, and strengthen harmony in society.
Kharge highlighted key issues, saying, "Employment for our youth, safety for women, prosperity for farmers, dignity for those on the margins, and a better quality of life for all, these must be our shared resolve."
Rahul Gandhi also extended his heartfelt greetings, saying, "Heartfelt New Year greetings to all of you. May the new year bring abundant happiness, good health, and success into your life. Wishing everyone a very Happy New Year 2026!"
India welcomed the New Year with grand celebrations, countdown parties and festive gatherings, as state governments across the country stepped up security arrangements to ensure the celebrations passed off smoothly and without incident.
In major metropolitan cities, including Delhi and Mumbai, large crowds gathered at iconic locations such as India Gate, Connaught Place and Marine Drive to usher in the New Year, creating a vibrant festive atmosphere.
Meanwhile, authorities across the country issued traffic advisories, guidelines for restaurants and hotels, and deployed additional security forces in anticipation of heavy footfall at public places.
