Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday greeted citizens on the occasion of Gudi Padwa, marking the beginning of the Marathi New Year.
“Best wishes on Gudi Padwa!” he posted, highlighting the festival as a time of renewal, hope, and new beginnings.
Best wishes on Gudi Padwa! pic.twitter.com/HHLzUXFYrQ
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) March 19, 2026
Union Home Minister Amit Shah also extended his wishes, describing Gudi Padwa as a festival of enthusiasm and vitality.
Taking to X, he posted, “On the auspicious occasion of Gudi Padwa, the sacred festival of enthusiasm and vitality, heartfelt greetings to all the people of the nation!”
“On the auspicious occasion of Gudi Padwa, the sacred festival of enthusiasm and vitality, heartfelt greetings to all the people of the nation!” the post further read.
चैतन्य आणि उत्साहाचे पावन पर्व असलेल्या गुढीपाडव्यानिमित्त, सर्व देशवासियांना हार्दिक शुभेच्छा!
विजय, समृद्धी आणि मांगल्याचे प्रतीक असलेला हा सण सर्वांच्या जीवनात नवीन ऊर्जा आणि अनंत आनंद घेऊन येवो, हीच सदिच्छा. pic.twitter.com/KyYaaTxZBK
— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) March 19, 2026
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis conveyed his greetings, wishing for prosperity and progress in the year ahead.
“Wishing everyone a blessed Gudi Padwa! May this new year bring prosperity to every home and lead Maharashtra towards greater progress and collective growth,” he posted.
Wishing everyone a blessed Gudi Padwa!
May this new year bring prosperity to every home and lead Maharashtra towards greater progress and collective growth.चला, मराठी नववर्षाच्या शुभारंभाचा सण साजरा करूया, सकारात्मक व परिवर्तनशील मार्गाने महाराष्ट्राच्या उन्नतीची गुढी उभारूया!… pic.twitter.com/e0EOFOCPP1
— Devendra Fadnavis (@Dev_Fadnavis) March 19, 2026
Festival Significance of Gudi Padwa
Gudi Padwa marks the start of the Marathi New Year and the onset of spring, a season associated with renewal and rejuvenation.
The festival holds deep cultural and historical importance and is widely seen as a symbol of the triumph of good over adversity. It also reflects India’s rich cultural heritage, with leaders calling for renewed purpose, unity, and collective progress in the year ahead.
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