Overview
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi posted greetings on X, praising Amit Shah’s dedication to public service and his efforts to strengthen India’s internal security.
- Shah hosted a traditional meet-and-greet at his Royal Crescent Bungalow in Ahmedabad from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. as Bestu Varas rituals and New Year greetings set the tone.
- Senior figures including Rajnath Singh, Nitin Gadkari, Yogi Adityanath, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, and Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar shared tributes on X.
- BJP workers and supporters marked the day with blood donation drives, cleanliness campaigns, and cultural programmes across Gujarat and other states.
- Shah is expected to inaugurate newly built MLA quarters in Sector 17, Gandhinagar, a Rs 220 crore project with tight security arrangements reported for the event.