Gandhinagar: Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel marked the beginning of Vikram Samvat 2083 by meeting citizens and exchanging New Year greetings at the Community Hall of the Ministers’ Residential Complex in Gandhinagar on November 10, 2026.
The gathering brought together citizens, serving and retired senior secretaries, MLAs and office-bearers from Gandhinagar city and district. The interaction was part of the Chief Minister’s public engagements on the occasion of the Gujarati New Year.
Principal Secretary to the Chief Minister Sanjeev Kumar, Energy Department Principal Secretary Ashwini Kumar (IAS: 1997: GJ) and Roads and Buildings Secretary Patel welcomed the Chief Minister with bouquets and festive greetings
Chief Minister’s New Year Engagements Across Gandhinagar and Ahmedabad
The meeting at the Ministers’ Residential Complex was part of a series of engagements planned by Patel to mark the beginning of Vikram Samvat 2083.
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Bhupendra Patel had a series of engagements planned across Gandhinagar and Ahmedabad. These included:
- Panchdev Temple, Gandhinagar: Began the day with prayers at 7 am.
- Trimandir, Adalaj: Visited the temple at 7:30 am for prayers and darshan.
- Ministers’ Residential Complex, Gandhinagar: Met citizens and exchanged New Year greetings at 8 am.
- Raj Bhavan: Scheduled to meet Governor Acharya Devvrat at 8:50 am to convey New Year wishes.
- Bhadrakali Mata Temple, Ahmedabad: Visited the temple at 10 am.
- Shahibaug, Ahmedabad: Scheduled to meet citizens at the Annex State Guest House at 10:30 am.
- Police Officers’ Mess, Shahibaug-Duffnala: Scheduled to interact with senior police officers and their families at 11:45 am.
The programme brought the Chief Minister into contact with citizens, government representatives and members of the police fraternity during the New Year celebrations.
Patel Calls for Collective Efforts Towards a Developed Gujarat
In his New Year message, Patel extended wishes for happiness, peace, prosperity and good health to the people of Gujarat and Gujarati families living across India and abroad.
He called for collective participation in realising the vision of a developed Gujarat, in line with the broader goal of a developed India.
The Chief Minister also highlighted the importance of social harmony, economic prosperity, good governance and self-reliance.
He urged citizens to support local artisans and small industries and promote the Vocal for Local initiative. He also called for public participation in building an Atmanirbhar Bharat.
The New Year celebrations coincided with the beginning of Vikram Samvat 2083, observed as the Gujarati New Year.
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