President Murmu and PM Modi Extend New Year Greetings; Nation Welcomes 2026 with Optimism

President Droupadi Murmu conveyed her New Year wishes to the nation, praying for peace, happiness, and prosperity for all citizens. In her message, she wrote, “May the year 2026 bring peace, happiness, and prosperity into our lives and infuse new energy to build a stronger and prosperous India.”

Prime Minister Narendra Modi also extended his New Year 2026 greetings, wishing good health, renewed confidence, and prosperity to every citizen. Sharing his message on social media platform X, the Prime Minister said, “Happy 2026 to you all. May this year bring new hopes, new resolve, and new confidence to everyone, inspiring us all to move forward in life.”

PM Modi highlighted the importance of cultivating values such as knowledge, detachment, strength, patience, and gentleness, emphasizing these virtues as key to both personal growth and national progress.

Congress leader and Lok Sabha Leader of the Opposition, Rahul Gandhi, also took to X to extend his New Year wishes, expressing hope for good health, happiness, and success for all citizens.

Across the country, New Year 2026 was welcomed with fireworks, prayers, and public celebrations. People in cities, hill towns, and religious centers marked the occasion with family and friends, ushering in the New Year with joy and optimism.