President Murmu, PM Modi, CM Majhi, BJP VP Jay Panda, others extend New Year greetings

President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday extended warm New Year greetings to the people of the country, conveying her wishes for peace, progress and collective well-being. 

Taking to social media platform X, the President wished all Indians a happy New Year, expressing hope that the coming year would bring happiness and positive change in everyone’s lives.

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

Prime Minister Narendra Modi also greeted citizens on the occasion, wishing everyone a happy and prosperous 2026. In his New Year message, the Prime Minister said he hoped the year would bring new hopes, new resolutions and renewed self-confidence for all. He expressed confidence that 2026 would inspire people to move forward in life with optimism and determination.

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

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi joined national leaders in extending New Year wishes. In his message, the Chief Minister called upon people to take new resolutions in the New Year and work collectively towards building a strong and prosperous Odisha. He emphasised unity and commitment for the state’s development and progress.

ଇଂରାଜୀ ନବବର୍ଷ ୨୦୨୬ ଉପଲକ୍ଷେ ଓଡ଼ିଶାର ସମସ୍ତଙ୍କୁ ଅନେକ ଅନେକ ଶୁଭେଚ୍ଛା ଓ ଅଭିନନ୍ଦନ। ଏହି ନୂଆ ବର୍ଷ ସମସ୍ତଙ୍କ ଜୀବନରେ ନୂଆ ଆଶା, ନୂଆ ସଙ୍କଳ୍ପ ଓ ନୂଆ ଆତ୍ମବିଶ୍ୱାସ ନେଇଆସୁ। pic.twitter.com/aS13sB6hAZ

— Mohan Charan Majhi (@MohanMOdisha) January 1, 2026

BJP National Vice-President and Kendrapara MP Baijayant Panda also greeted people on the occasion, wishing that the New Year would bring good health, peace and prosperity to all.

Warm greetings to everyone on #NewYear2026. A new year brings new responsibilities, higher aspirations and renewed determination. With unity, innovation and service at the core, let us move forward together in strengthening India’s growth story and expanding opportunities for… pic.twitter.com/HyYM5W8nxa

— Baijayant Jay Panda (@PandaJay) January 1, 2026

Leader of the Opposition and BJD president Naveen Patnaik likewise conveyed his New Year greetings, expressing hope that the year ahead would be marked by happiness, peace and prosperity for everyone.

ଇଂରାଜୀ ନୂଆବର୍ଷ ୨୦୨୬ର ହାର୍ଦ୍ଦିକ ଶୁଭେଚ୍ଛା। ମହାପ୍ରଭୁ ଶ୍ରୀଜଗନ୍ନାଥଙ୍କ କରୁଣାରୁ ନୂଆବର୍ଷ ସମସ୍ତଙ୍କ ପାଇଁ ସୁଖ ଓ ସମୃଦ୍ଧିର ବର୍ଷ ହେଉ। ବନ୍ଦେ ଉତ୍କଳ ଜନନୀ 🙏#HappyNewYearpic.twitter.com/zSnFXuhUAM

— Naveen Patnaik (@Naveen_Odisha) December 31, 2025

As 2026 begins, messages of goodwill and optimism from leaders across the political spectrum reflected a shared aspiration for harmony, progress and well-being in the year ahead.