Hyderabad, March 19 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi has extended greetings to the people of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana on the occasion of Ugadi, the Telugu New Year. He posted his Ugadi message in Telugu on social media platforms, conveying heartfelt wishes to the people.
This festival is rooted in tradition and at the same time symbolizes new energy and a fresh start, he said.
"Ugadi marks the beginning of a new year, and I pray that the coming year is filled with happiness, success, and good health. May this year inspire everyone to pursue their aspirations with sincerity and contribute positively to society," reads his message.
Meanwhile, the Governors and Chief Ministers of both Telangana and Andhra Pradesh have also extended greetings to the people on the occasion of Ugadi, which this year is being referred to as "Prabhava Nama."
Telangana Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla, in his message, extended his greetings to all Telugu-speaking people.
"On the auspicious occasion of Prabhava Nama Ugadi, I extend heartfelt best wishes to each and every Telugu-speaking brother and sister across the world. May this Telugu New Year bring blessings and prosperity to you and your loved ones," he said.
"Ugadi is a festival of joy and hope, and the New Year will bring new cheer and a bright future. Let us embrace the spirit of Ugadi, symbolized by the diverse tastes of the traditional Ugadi Pachchadi, to face life's challenges with optimism. May this 'Sri Prabhava Nama Samvatsaram' usher in peace, prosperity, harmony, health, and happiness for all people and sections of society," the Governor added.
Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy extended heartfelt greetings to the people of Telangana on the auspicious Ugadi.
The Chief Minister expressed hope that the new year would bring prosperity and good fortune to the people of the state. Furthermore, he prayed for abundant rains and that the farmers' lives would be filled with joy with abundant agricultural yields and livestock.
Recalling the launch of the 'Fine Rice' distribution scheme free of cost for all ration card holders on Ugadi last year, Chief Minister Revanth Reddy affirmed that the youngest state of Telangana in the country would achieve significant growth in all sectors and would stand as a role model for the country.
The Chief Minister appealed to every Telangana citizen to celebrate Ugadi with pomp and gaiety, further enriching our culture and traditions.
