Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday extended greetings to people across the country on the occasion of multiple regional New Year festivals, including Gudi Padwa, Ugadi, Cheti Chand, Navreh and Sajibu Cheiraoba.
The Prime Minister also conveyed his wishes on the first day of Navratri, praying for discipline, peace and positive energy in people’s lives.
In a post on X, PM Modi offered prayers to Goddess Durga, expressing hope that her blessings would bring happiness and compassion to all. “On the sacred festival of Navratri, I pray to the Mother Goddess to bless everyone with her love and compassion,” he said.
Highlighting the significance of the first day of Navratri, the Prime Minister noted that it is dedicated to the worship of Shailaputri, the first manifestation of Goddess Durga. He shared a Sanskrit subhashitam describing the deity and wished that her blessings inspire discipline, peace and positivity.
In separate posts, the Prime Minister extended festival greetings to different communities, wishing them prosperity and a successful year ahead. He also shared a video message reiterating his prayers and good wishes for the festive season.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah also extended warm greetings to people on the occasion.
In a series of posts on X, the Home Minister conveyed his wishes on festivals including Ugadi, Gudi Padwa, Navreh, Sajibu Cheiraoba and Cheti Chand.
Greeting people on Ugadi, HM Shah said the festival, which marks the beginning of a new year, should bring joy, unity and prosperity to everyone. He also extended special wishes to the Telugu community on the occasion of the ‘Parabhava Nama Samvatsara’, expressing hope that the new year would bring peace, good health and happiness.
On Gudi Padwa, the Home Minister described the festival as a symbol of enthusiasm, victory and auspiciousness, wishing that it brings renewed energy and boundless joy into people’s lives.
Extending his greetings on Navreh, HM Shah conveyed his wishes to the Kashmiri Pandit community, praying for peace, prosperity, and good health for all.
He also greeted the people of Manipur on Sajibu Cheiraoba, expressing hope that the new year would strengthen cultural roots and bring happiness and abundance.
On the occasion of Cheti Chand, HM Shah extended his wishes to the Sindhi community and paid tribute to Bhagwan Jhulelal, highlighting his message of harmony and humanity as a lasting source of inspiration.
These festivals, celebrated across various regions of India, mark the beginning of the traditional New Year and reflect the country’s rich cultural diversity.
