Union Home Minister Amit Shah celebrated Gujarati New Year at his residence in Ahmedabad on Tuesday, where people from different walks of life gathered to extend festive greetings and exchange wishes.
HM Shah also conveyed his New Year greetings to people across Gujarat, wishing them happiness, peace, prosperity and joy in the year ahead.
In a post on social media platform X, the Home Minister said, “Heartfelt New Year greetings to all Gujarati brothers and sisters. May this New Year bring a new light of happiness, peace, prosperity and joy into your lives. I pray that the blessings of Goddess Lakshmi continue to shower upon every family.”
Several BJP leaders, legislators, MPs and party workers were present at the gathering, along with visitors who came to meet the Home Minister and extend their wishes.
HM Shah is on a four-day visit to Gujarat during the Diwali and Gujarati New Year festivities. During his stay, he has attended several official and organisational programmes in Ahmedabad and Gandhinagar.
On Monday, he inaugurated and laid the foundation stones for 30 development projects worth approximately Rs 1,024 crore in his Gandhinagar Lok Sabha constituency.
The projects cover various sectors, including civic infrastructure, housing and water-related facilities. Earlier, Shah also inaugurated an advanced library in Jodhpur Ward and an Urban Primary Health Centre in Ahmedabad’s Gota-Science City area.
His visit also included meetings with senior state government officials to review internal security, law and order, urban development and preparations for the 2030 Commonwealth Games.
Gujarati New Year, also known as Bestu Varas or Nutan Varsh, marks the beginning of Vikram Samvat 2083.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi also extended Gujarati New Year wishes, praying for happiness, peace, prosperity and good health for people.
(With IANS inputs)
