Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday extended greetings to the nation on the occasion of new year. Wishing joy and prosperity for everyone, the PM took to Twitter to wish the people of the country. President Ramnath Kovind also hoped that the new year brings laughter and prosperity to the nation as well as the world. "Happy New Year to everybody. May 2018 bring laughter, friendship and prosperity to all our families, to our country, and to our unique and beautiful planet," he said on Twitter. Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu also wished prosperity and happiness to the citizens of India. "I convey my warm greetings and best wishes to all our citizens on the advent of Year 2018 and let us collectively resolve to dedicate ourselves towards building a peaceful, prosperous and harmonious society," he added. Congress President Rahul Gandhi also wished a prosperous new year for everyone. Wishing you all a happy 2018! I pray that this year brings joy, prosperity and good health in everyone's lives. — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 1, 2018 Meanwhile, Home Minister Rajnath Singh ringed in the New Year with Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) troops in Uttarakhand’s Nelong valley along the China border. He attended a cultural programme organised by jawans and their family members. "Had a wonderful interaction with the families of @ITBP_official jawans at Matli in Uttarkashi (Uttarakhand) on the eve of new year. The families of our jawans give them strength and necessary support to secure the boundaries of our great nation," he said on Twitter. Read | New Year celebrations LIVE UPDATES Union Railway Minister, Piyush Goyal urged that everyone contributes towards building a 'New India' in 2018. "My best wishes for a happy and prosperous year ahead. Let’s all come together and contribute towards building a better nation, a ‘New India’. Happy new year 2018." Information and Broadcast Minister, Smriti Irani also joined the list, "Wishing everyone a very Happy 2018! #HappyNewYear2018." Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said, "New Year 2018 greetings to everyone. Wish you all good health, happiness, peace and prosperity in the New Year." Read | All that will dominate the Indian news cycle over the coming 12 months Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar also extended New Year wishes to the citizens. Assam Chief Sarbananda Sonowal said, "To illuminate the wishes and expectations of the citizens of Assam, seeking your blessings, I wish you all a happy & prosperous New Year 2018." Congress leader and Punjab Chief Minister also wished the nation with a special video message. Wishing you all a very prosperous #HappyNewYear2018. May this year bring along joy and good health for you and your family. pic.twitter.com/Wh7qnhgL0j — Capt.Amarinder Singh (@capt_amarinder) December 31, 2017 BJP Lok Sabha MP, Shatrughan Sinha on Twitter, "As 2018 dawns on us, I appeal to Indians in general & younger generation in particular. Make a New Year Resolution -"SAY NO TO TOBACCO & DRUG & SAY YES TO EXERCISE, YOGA & A HEALTHY LIFE Your health is your only real wealth! Wish you a great 2018 filled with happiness!" "May the New Year fulfill all your wishes! Looking forward to serve the assigned responsibility and the people of Udhampur-Kathua-Doda to the best of my ability, capacity and sincerity," Dr Jitendra Singh, Minister of State for Development of North Eastern Region said.
