India Welcomes 2026 with Messages of Peace, Purpose and Renewal from National Leaders
As the nation stepped into the New Year, India’s top leadership extended warm greetings to citizens at home and abroad, striking a note of hope, reflection, and renewed commitment to peace, harmony,y and national progress.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday conveyed his New Year wishes to the nation, praying for peace and happiness across society.
In a post on his official X handle, the Prime Minister wrote, “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.”
In a separate and more contemplative message, the Prime Minister paired his greetings with a Sanskrit verse from the Srimad Bhagavatam, highlighting the timeless values that define a balanced and meaningful life.
The verse spoke of virtues such as knowledge, detachment, wealth, courage, strength, wisdom, independence, skill, brilliance, patience,ce and compassion — underscoring that true prosperity lies not merely in material success but in the cultivation of character and inner strength.
President Droupadi Murmu also extended heartfelt New Year greetings to Indians across the globe, describing the occasion as a moment for renewed energy, introspection, and positive transformation.
In her message on X, the President said the New Year symbolises fresh beginnings and new resolutions. She urged citizens to deepen their collective commitment to the nation’s development, social harmony,y 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.
The New Year symbolises renewed energy and positive change. It is also an opportunity for self-reflection and fresh resolutions,” she wrote.
Expressing hope for the year ahead, President Murmu added, “May the year 2026 bring peace, happiness, ss and prosperity into our lives and infuse new energy to build a stronger and more prosperous India.”
Echoing similar sentiments, Congress leader and Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, also took to X to greet people on the occasion of the New Year.
He wished citizens good health, happiness, and success, expressing optimism that the year ahead would be one of fulfilment and progress.
“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,” Gandhi said in his post.
Together, the messages from across the political spectrum reflected a shared aspiration for peace, prosperity, and unity, as India embarks on another year with hope, resilience, and collective purpose.
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