PM Modi extended his New Year greetings with the nation, wishing that 2025 brings new opportunities, success, and immense happiness to all. He also hoped that everyone is blessed with good health and prosperity in the coming year.

President Droupadi Murmu too took to X and sent her New Year wishes to the nation, calling on citizens to reaffirm their dedication to building a brighter, more inclusive, and sustainable future for India and the world. She wished for 2025 to bring happiness, peace, and prosperity to all, urging collective efforts to create a positive impact.

India welcomed the New Year with vibrant celebrations across the country, as people gathered in different cities to mark this joyous occasion with enthusiasm. Festivities included parties, cultural events, live music, and festive decorations. In Delhi, popular locations like Hauz Khas, Connaught Place, and Lajpat Nagar saw large crowds, with tight security measures in place.

In Amritsar, residents celebrated at the Golden Temple, while hotels across various cities hosted special events. In Bhopal, people danced in the streets, and similar celebrations took place in Lucknow as the clock struck midnight.

Fireworks lit up the skies in many cities, including Mumbai, where beaches like Juhu, Chowpatty, and Versova were packed with revelers. Marine Drive also became a hotspot for enjoying the displays. In Himachal Pradesh’s Manali, tourists and locals danced in the streets, while West Bengal saw people celebrating with lights from their mobile phones. Thiruvananthapuram in Kerala was aglow with fireworks, and in Visakhapatnam, people cut cakes to mark the New Year. In Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, percussion music filled the streets, while Chennai witnessed massive crowds celebrating the start of 2025.

(With Agency Inputs)