New Delhi: The nation embraced 2025 with great fervour, as New Year's celebrations swept across the country. Cities came alive with parties, cultural events, and live music performances.
In Delhi, famous spots like Hauz Khas, Connaught Place, and Lajpat Nagar were filled with large crowds celebrating the New Year. Hence, Delhi Police had made prior security arrangements to ensure a safe celebration.
Revellers ushered in the new year with fireworks at many places in Kashmir, including the famous tourist resort towns of Gulmarg and Pahalgam, officials here said. Revellers -- both locals and tourists -- took part in the countdown in Gulmarg amid bone-chilling cold to welcome 2025, they said. Fireworks marked the beginning of the new year as people sang and danced to popular Hindi music, they added.
In Srinagar, fireworks marked the advent of the new year, with tourists and locals celebrating at Lal Chowk and along Boulevard Road on the banks of the Dal Lake, the officials said. Private parties were organised in Pahalgam to welcome 2025, they said.
In Punjab's Amritsar, people gathered at the Golden Temple to welcome the New Year. Hotels in many cities also hosted special celebrations for the occasion. In Madhya Pradesh's Bhopal, people were seen dancing in the streets as they welcomed 2025. Similarly, in Lucknow, people danced and celebrated as the clock struck midnight.
Many cities witnessed spectacular fireworks displays. In Mumbai, beaches like Juhu Beach, Chowpatty Beach, and Versova Beach were packed with revellers. People also gathered at Marine Drive to watch the fireworks. In Himachal Pradesh's Manali, a popular tourist destination, crowds danced and cheered in the streets.
In West Bengal, people celebrated with lights flashing from their mobile phones. In Kerala's Thiruvananthapuram, fireworks lit up the sky, marking the arrival of the New Year. In Andhra Pradesh's Visakhapatnam, people celebrated by cutting cakes. In Tamil Nadu's Coimbatore, percussion instruments were played in the streets, while Chennai witnessed a huge crowd for the celebrations. In Jharkhand's Ranchi, people were also seen celebrating with dancing and singing.
Revellers, including a number of tourists, gathered at Beach Road in Puducherry and rang in the new year. Police were deployed in large numbers at various points to ensure there was no breach of law and order, as the revellers burst firecrackers and exchanged New Year greetings.
Prez Murmu, PM Modi Greet Nation
President Droupadi Murmu extended her greetings to the nation on the eve of the New Year. In her message, she said, "On the joyous occasion of the new year, I extend my heartiest greetings and best wishes to all Indians, living in India and abroad. The coming of the new year marks the beginning of new hopes, dreams, and aspirations in our lives. Let us welcome the New Year with joy and enthusiasm and take our society and nation further on the path of unity and excellence."
Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar also greeted all citizens on the eve of the New Year. As per a release, VP Dhankhar said, "This year marks the beginning of the final quarter of the Constitution's centenary, a milestone symbolizing India's unwavering commitment to constitutional values and its emergence as a global economic hub."
Wishing everyone a very Happy New Year! May the year 2025 bring joy, harmony and prosperity to all! On this occasion, let us renew our commitment to work together for creating a brighter, more inclusive and sustainable future for India and the world.
— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) January 1, 2025
"Warm greetings to all citizens as we enter 2025 - a momentous juncture in our republic's journey," he added, highlighting the importance of this year in the country's history.
In his message, the Vice President urged the nation to rededicate itself to the vision set by the framers of the Constitution. He emphasized the continued progress toward achieving the goal of 'Viksit Bharat' by 2047.
Extending his greetings to the nation on the New Year, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday hoped it brings "new opportunities, success and endless joy". "Happy 2025! May this year bring everyone new opportunities, success and endless joy. May everybody be blessed with wonderful health and prosperity," he said on X.
Happy 2025!
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 1, 2025
May this year bring everyone new opportunities, success and endless joy. May everybody be blessed with wonderful health and prosperity.
Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, wished everyone a Happy New Year, hoping it brings new enthusiasm, joy, and happiness as the nation welcomed 2025.
"Happy New Year to all of you. I hope this year brings new enthusiasm, joy, and happiness to your life. Wishing everyone a very Happy New Year!" Rahul Gandhi said in a post on X.
आप सभी को नववर्ष की हार्दिक शुभकामनाएं, आशा करता हूं यह वर्ष आपके जीवन में नव उमंग, नव उल्लास और खुशियां लेकर आए।
— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) December 31, 2024
Wishing everyone a very Happy New Year! pic.twitter.com/sstH03K6sp
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