As the world ushers in 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Droupadi Murmu conveyed heartfelt New Year greetings, emphasizing prosperity, harmony, and collective well-being.
PM Modi’s Message
Taking to X, PM Modi extended his best wishes, calling for a year of new opportunities and growth.
“Happy 2025! May this year bring everyone new opportunities, success, and endless joy. May everybody be blessed with wonderful health and prosperity,” PM Modi shared.
President Murmu’s Greetings
President Murmu also took to X to highlight aspirations for a brighter, inclusive, and sustainable future.
“Wishing everyone a very Happy New Year! May the year 2025 bring joy, harmony, and prosperity to all! On this occasion, let us renew our commitment to work together for creating a brighter, more inclusive, and sustainable future for India and the world,” she stated.
Nationwide Celebrations
India welcomed 2025 with vibrant festivities across cities. Crowds gathered at iconic spots, reveling in live music, cultural events, and dazzling fireworks.
- Delhi: Hauz Khas, Connaught Place, and Lajpat Nagar were bustling with celebrants, with Delhi Police ensuring safety.
- Punjab: Amritsar’s Golden Temple drew visitors for spiritual New Year celebrations.
- Madhya Pradesh: Streets in Bhopal came alive with dance and cheer.
- Uttar Pradesh: Lucknow celebrated with lively crowds and midnight festivities.
- Maharashtra: Mumbai’s Juhu Beach, Chowpatty Beach, and Marine Drive were packed with revelers enjoying fireworks.
- Himachal Pradesh: Manali witnessed jubilant crowds dancing in the streets.
- West Bengal: Celebrants lit up Kolkata with mobile phone lights, adding a unique touch to the celebrations.
- Kerala: Thiruvananthapuram marked the occasion with spectacular fireworks.
- Andhra Pradesh: Visakhapatnam hosted cake-cutting ceremonies to ring in the New Year.
- Tamil Nadu: Coimbatore’s streets resonated with the beats of percussion instruments, while Chennai saw massive crowds.
The celebrations showcased India’s cultural diversity and the collective hope for a prosperous 2025.