Navratri Special: PM Modi Wishes People On Start Of Traditional New Year

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday greeted people on the occasion of various festivals that mark the beginning of the traditional new year and wished people happiness and prosperity.

In tweets, Modi also wished people the start of Navratri.

Navratri is a festival of divinity & vibrancy.I wish you a very Happy Navratri & welcome you to Guj to experience the 9-day cultural delight

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) October 16, 2012

With the day marking the start of the ancient ‘Vikram Samvat’, a traditional Hindi new year, the prime minister hoped that the country will reach new heights of progress.

He extended Cheti Chand greetings to the Sindhi community and wished people Sajibu Cheiraoba, which is specially celebrated in Manipur. Modi also greeted people on the occasions of Gudi Padwa and Navreh.

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