Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday (January 1, 2026) extended New Year greetings and prayed for peace and happiness in society.“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,” the Prime Minister said in a post on social media platform X.“Praying for peace and happiness in our society,” the Prime Minister said.Vice-President C.P. Radhakrishnan said on X, “may the year ahead bring peace, good health, happiness, and prosperity to all, and strengthen our collective resolve to build a stronger and developed India.He also called on President Droupadi Murmu at the Rashtrapati Bhavan and offered her his New Year greetings. Ms. Murmu too extended New Year wishes through an X post.Published - January 02, 2026 01:42 am IST