Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Chief Minister extended New Year greetings to citizens on Tuesday.
Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel offered prayers and extended New Year greetings to the people of the state on Tuesday to mark the beginning of Vikram Samvat 2083. According to ANI, the Chief Minister visited the Maa Bhadrakali Temple in Ahmedabad to seek happiness, peace, and prosperity for the citizens and the state's development.
The Chief Minister also performed rituals at the Shree Panchdev Temple in Gandhinagar, as reported by the Free Press Journal. During his visits, Patel urged citizens to participate in campaigns for a 'Viksit Gujarat' and a 'Drug-Free Gujarat' to support Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of a 'Viksit Bharat' and a 'Nasha-Mukt Bharat'.
Prime Minister Modi also extended greetings on X, wishing people happiness, peace, prosperity, and well-being. He expressed hope that the new year would bring renewed hope and wished citizens excellent health and joy.
In Ahmedabad, Patel met prominent personalities and members of the public at the Annexe Circuit House in Shahibaug. He also visited the Police Officers' Mess at Dafnala, where he greeted senior police officers and their families, including Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi and State Police Chief G.S. Malik.
In Surat, a Diwali and New Year Sneh Milan Samaroh was organised at Maharaja Agrasen Bhawan. Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi attended the event and urged citizens to use the Vikram Samvat calendar to preserve India's ancient culture and traditions.
