‘Praying for peace and happiness in our society’: PM Modi extends New Year greetings

Taking to his official X handle, he wrote in a post, “Wishing everyone a wonderful 2026! May the year ahead bring good health and prosperity, with success in your efforts and fulfilment in all that you do. Praying for peace and happiness in our society.”

Wishing everyone a wonderful 2026!

May the year ahead bring good health and prosperity, with success in your efforts and fulfilment in all that you do. Praying for peace and happiness in our society.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 1, 2026

In a separate post, PM Modi paired his wishes with a profound Sanskrit verse from the Srimad Bhagavatam, which lists the “opulences” or virtues that define a balanced and powerful character. The verse illustrates that the goal of life should be to be equipped with knowledge, disinterest, wealth, bravery, power, strength, memory, independence, skill, brilliance, patience and tenderness.

2026 की आप सभी को बहुत-बहुत शुभकामनाएं। कामना करते हैं कि यह वर्ष हर किसी के लिए नई आशाएं, नए संकल्प और एक नया आत्मविश्वास लेकर आए। सभी को जीवन में आगे बढ़ने की प्रेरणा दे।

ज्ञानं विरक्तिरैश्वर्यं शौर्यं तेजो बलं स्मृतिः।

स्वातन्त्र्यं कौशलं कान्तिर्धैर्यं मार्दवमेव च ॥ pic.twitter.com/vMhlHe3fGR

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 1, 2026

President Droupadi Murmu also extended New Year greetings to all the Indians in the country and abroad.

Calling the occasion a time for renewed energy and positive change, she urged citizens to strengthen their commitment to national development, social harmony and environmental protection.

In a post on X, she wrote, “On the joyous occasion of New Year, I extend my heartiest greetings and best wishes to all Indians in the country and abroad. The New Year symbolises renewed energy and positive change. It is also an opportunity for self-reflection and fresh resolutions. On this occasion, let us further strengthen our commitment to the nation’s development, social harmony, and environmental protection.”

On the joyous occasion of New Year, I extend my heartiest greetings and best wishes to all Indians in the country and abroad. pic.twitter.com/CRc2B9epT9

— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) January 1, 2026

“May the year 2026 bring peace, happiness and prosperity into our lives and infuse new energy to build a stronger and more prosperous India,” she added.

Earlier, Congress leader and Lok Sabha Leader of the Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi also took to X and wished people a happy new year.

He expressed hope that the year would bring good health, happiness, and success to everyone.

आप सभी को नववर्ष की हार्दिक शुभकामनाएं। नया साल आपके जीवन में ढेर सारी खुशियां, अच्छा स्वास्थ्य और सफलताएं लेकर आए।

Wishing everyone a very Happy New Year 2026! pic.twitter.com/DqJYctGyM6

— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) December 31, 2025

“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,” he wrote in a post on X.