PM Modi extends Gujarati New Year wishes on Bestu Varas 2026
Synopsis
PM Modi marked Bestu Varas 2026 with heartfelt greetings on X as Vikram Samvat 2083 begins. The occasion was also shadowed by Gujarat developments: Amit Shah inaugurated a new health centre serving 80,000 residents in Ahmedabad and set a 2028 deadline to make the state drug-free — a year ahead of the Centre's national target.
Key Takeaways
PM Narendra Modi extended Gujarati New Year greetings on 10 November 2026 , marking the start of Vikram Samvat 2083 .
Modi posted his wishes on X in Gujarati, wishing citizens health, joy, peace, and prosperity.
BJP 's Gujarat unit also shared official greetings on X on the occasion of Bestu Varas .
Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated an Urban Primary Health Centre in Ahmedabad set to serve around 80,000 people , including 46,700 slum residents.
Shah set 31 December 2028 as Gujarat's drug-free deadline, a year ahead of the Centre's target, and announced helpline 1033 from 1 December .
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday, 10 November 2026 extended warm greetings to the Gujarati community on the occasion of Bestu Varas, also known as Nutan Varsh, marking the start of Vikram Samvat 2083 as per the traditional Gujarati calendar.
Modi's Message on X
In a post on X written in Gujarati, Modi conveyed his wishes to citizens across the country. 'Happy New Year…!!! May this auspicious beginning of the new year bring new hopes of happiness, peace, prosperity, and well-being into all your lives. May your lives overflow with excellent health, joy, and enthusiasm — these are my heartfelt wishes!' the Prime Minister wrote.
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)'s Gujarat unit also shared greetings through its official X handle, saying: 'Heartfelt New Year wishes to all proud Gujaratis...! May the new year, with new energy, new strength, new capabilities and new resolutions, open new doors to happiness, prosperity and success in everyone's lives.'
What Bestu Varas Signifies
Bestu Varas holds deep cultural and religious significance for the Gujarati community. Celebrations typically include offering prayers, visiting temples, organising family gatherings, preparing festive meals, and exchanging greetings with friends and relatives. The day is widely regarded as a moment to embrace fresh beginnings, renew resolutions, and look ahead with hope for the year to come.
Amit Shah's Ahmedabad Inaugurations
Separately, Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah on Monday, 9 November inaugurated an advanced library in Jodhpur Ward and an Urban Primary Health Centre in the Gota-Science City area of Ahmedabad. The new health centre is expected to serve around 80,000 people across 17 surrounding areas, including approximately 46,700 residents of slum settlements. Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel attended both ceremonies.
Shah Sets Gujarat Drug-Free Deadline
Addressing a public gathering in Ahmedabad, Shah announced a deadline of 31 December 2028 to make Gujarat drug-free — ahead of the Centre's nationwide target of 31 December 2029. He also announced that a dedicated helpline, 1033, would become operational in Gujarat from 1 December, allowing citizens to anonymously report drug sale and consumption in their localities.
Looking Ahead
As Vikram Samvat 2083 begins, the confluence of festive greetings from national leaders and a fresh wave of public welfare initiatives in Gujarat reflects the political and cultural weight the state continues to carry on the national stage.
Point of View
And no national occasion tied to the state goes unmarked by the party's top brass. The more substantive news comes from Amit Shah's Ahmedabad visit: a 2028 drug-free deadline set a full year ahead of the Centre's own national target is either an ambitious governance commitment or electoral positioning ahead of a state cycle. The 1033 anonymous helpline is a concrete deliverable worth tracking — its effectiveness will depend entirely on follow-through, which Gujarat's anti-narcotics enforcement record will now be measured against.
NationPress
10 Nov 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bestu Varas or Gujarati New Year?
Bestu Varas, also called Nutan Varsh, is the Gujarati New Year celebrated according to the traditional Vikram Samvat calendar. In 2026, it falls on 10 November, marking the beginning of Vikram Samvat 2083, and is observed with prayers, temple visits, family gatherings, and festive meals.
What did PM Modi post on Gujarati New Year 2026?
PM Modi posted greetings on X in Gujarati, wishing citizens 'new hopes of happiness, peace, prosperity, and well-being' and expressing that their lives 'overflow with excellent health, joy, and enthusiasm.' The BJP's Gujarat unit also posted separate New Year wishes on its official X handle.
What did Amit Shah inaugurate in Ahmedabad on 9 November?
Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated an advanced library in Jodhpur Ward and an Urban Primary Health Centre in the Gota-Science City area of Ahmedabad. The health centre is expected to serve around 80,000 people across 17 areas, including nearly 46,700 slum residents.
What is Gujarat's drug-free deadline announced by Amit Shah?
Amit Shah set 31 December 2028 as the deadline to make Gujarat drug-free — one year ahead of the Centre's nationwide target of 31 December 2029. He also announced that helpline 1033 will become operational from 1 December for anonymous reporting of drug activity.
Who attended the inauguration ceremonies with Amit Shah in Ahmedabad?
Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel was present at both inauguration ceremonies — the library in Jodhpur Ward and the Urban Primary Health Centre in Gota-Science City area of Ahmedabad.
