Indian Leaders Mark Gujarati New Year with Development Projects

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other senior leaders marked the start of the Gujarati New Year, Vikram Samvat 2083, on November 10, 2026. Modi used the social media platform X to wish citizens happiness, peace, and prosperity.

In Gujarat, Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel performed aarti and prayers at the Shree Panchdev Temple in Gandhinagar. Patel urged the public to work toward a developed and drug-free Gujarat, aligning the state's goals with Modi's national vision for a Viksit Bharat. In Surat, Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi attended a Sneh Milan Samaroh, where he encouraged the use of the traditional Panchang-based calendar to preserve cultural heritage.

Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah conducted a four-day visit to the state, celebrating the holiday at his Ahmedabad residence with BJP leaders and legislators. Shah inaugurated an advanced library and an Urban Primary Health Centre in Ahmedabad and launched 30 development projects totaling approximately Rs 1,024 crore in his Gandhinagar Lok Sabha constituency. These projects focused on housing, water facilities, and civic infrastructure.

Addressing public health, Shah established December 31, 2028, as the deadline for Gujarat to become drug-free. He announced the launch of a dedicated anonymous reporting helpline, 1033, effective December 1. Shah also met with state officials to discuss internal security, urban development, and preparations for the 2030 Commonwealth Games.