PM Modi Greets Nation on Ugadi, Navratri, Gudi Padwa

Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended warm greetings to citizens across India on Thursday for the onset of several traditional festivals marking the Hindu New Year, including Ugadi, Chaitra Navratri, and Gudi Padwa. In letters and social media posts addressed to residents of multiple states, Modi emphasized themes of renewal, optimism, and cultural heritage as spring arrives, signaling new beginnings for families, farmers, and the nation.

The greetings targeted specific regions observing these occasions. For Ugadi, celebrated in Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, and Telangana, Modi wrote that the festival's arrival coincides with blooming flowers and seasonal fruits, infusing a spirit of energy and possibilities. He noted the optimism among farmers preparing for the next agricultural cycle and highlighted the tradition of preparing bittersweet dishes, which symbolize life's challenges and triumphs. "On the sacred and auspicious occasion of Ugadi, I wish you and your family a happy New Year," Modi stated in his letter. "May the New Year bring good health and happiness in your lives. May you succeed in all your endeavours and spread peace and positivity."