Indian politicians, sportspersons, film personalities across India on Sunday wished the nation on the occasion of Chaitra Navratri 2018, Gudi Padwa, Ugadi and Sajibu Cheiraoba.

Today (March 18) is the first day of Chaitra Navratri, which coincides with the beginning of Vikram Samvat 2075.

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While Chaitra Navratri is mostly celebrated in north India, the day marks the festivals of Ugadi in Andhra Pradesh and Gudi Padwa in Maharashtra.

In Manipur, people following the Sanamahism religion celebrate Sajibu Cheiraoba, also called Meetei Cheiraoba and Sajibu Nongma Pānba, on this day.

In Manipuri, Sajibu is the first month of the year according to the Meitei lunar calendar. While Sajibu usually comes in April, the month has started early this year.

President Ram Nath Kovind took to Twitter to greet the entire nation and said “May these festivals bring happiness & strengthen the bonds of fraternity among people in various regions of our country “.

Greetings and good wishes to fellow citizens on the occasion of Chaitra Sukladi, Ugadi, Gudi Padava, Cheti Chand, Navreh and Sajibu Cheiraoba. May these festivals bring happiness & strengthen the bonds of fraternity among people in various regions of our country #PresidentKovind

— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) March 18, 2018

Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeted the people of the country on the occasion of Chaitra Navratri 2018, Gudi Padwa, Ugadi, and the beginning of Vikram Samvat 2075 — the Hindu new year.

He also wished the people of Manipur celebrating the lunar new year festival of Sajibu Cheiraoba.

Happy Ugadi! I pray for a year filled with happiness and good health.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) March 18, 2018

On Gudi Padwa, greetings to my sisters and brothers of Maharashtra. I hope the coming year marks the fulfilment of all your dreams and aspirations.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) March 18, 2018

Sajibu Cheiraoba greetings to the people of Manipur. May the coming year bring peace and prosperity in everyone’s lives.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) March 18, 2018

Home Minister Rajnath Singh also tweeted his greeting to the nation, while saying “May God bring happiness, peace and prosperity in their lives.”

नवरात्रि एवं नव संवत्सर की आपको हार्दिक शुभकामनाएं। २०७५ विक्रम संवत जीवन में उमंग एवं उत्कर्ष लेकर आए, ऐसी मेरी कामना है. Greetings and best wishes to everyone celebrating Gudi Padwa, Ugadi & Sajibu Cheiraoba today. May God bring happiness, peace and prosperity in their lives.

— Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) March 18, 2018

Congress President Rahul Gandhi also gave his greeting on the “auspicious occasions” of Ugadi, Gudi Padava, Sajibu Cheiraoba and Navratri.

Greetings on the auspicious occasions of Ugadi, Gudi Padava and Sajibu Cheiraoba.

May this new year bring joy and happiness to all.

— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) March 18, 2018

आप सभी को #नववर्ष और नवरात्रि की हार्दिक शुभकामनाएं

— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) March 18, 2018

Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on the festive occasion said, “Let us also on this day pledge ourselves to ushering in a new era of peace and harmony to pave the way for a better tomorrow for our future generations.”

Happy #Navratri to all. May this auspicious occasion be the harbinger of happiness, health and prosperity for everyone. Let us also on this day pledge ourselves to ushering in a new era of peace and harmony to pave the way for a better tomorrow for our future generations.

— Capt.Amarinder Singh (@capt_amarinder) March 18, 2018

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee  took to Twitter saying, “Happy Ugadi, Happy Sajibu Cheiraoba and Happy Gudi Padwa to all those who are celebrating” and “Greetings on the auspicious occasion of Chaitra Navratri”.

Happy #Navratri to all. May this auspicious occasion be the harbinger of happiness, health and prosperity for everyone. Let us also on this day pledge ourselves to ushering in a new era of peace and harmony to pave the way for a better tomorrow for our future generations.

— Capt.Amarinder Singh (@capt_amarinder) March 18, 2018

CPIM General Secretary Sitaram Yechury gave his best wishes “to people across the country “.

Greetings and best wishes to people across the country who are celebrating their New Year today #ChaitraShukladi #Ugadi #GudiPadava #ChetiChand #Navreh #SajibuCheiraoba. pic.twitter.com/WyNROPDrTd

— Sitaram Yechury (@SitaramYechury) March 18, 2018

Rajya Sabha member and AIFF president Praful Patel wished the nation on the occasion of Gudi Padva, Ugadi and Navratri.

Greetings to all on auspicious occasion of #gudhipadva, #Ugadi and chaitra #Navratri. Wishing all of you a very Happy, prosperous and fulfilling year. #HappyUgadi #Gudhipadwa2018

— Praful Patel (@praful_patel) March 18, 2018

Amitabh Bachchan, Ajay Devgn and Priyanka Chopra also greeted the nation with their wishes.

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हमसे जो घृणा करते हैं, उनकी अमूमन ३ वजह होती हैं ; हमारी धमकी या ख़तरा उनपर, अपने आप से घृणा, या, वो हम जैसा बनना चाहते हैं ~ab pic.twitter.com/paGoudaa0w

— Amitabh Bachchan (@SrBachchan) March 18, 2018

On this very auspicious day, I wish everyone a year of fulfilment, abundance, love and happiness! Happy Gudi Padwa, Cheti Chand and Ugadi!

— PRIYANKA (@priyankachopra) March 18, 2018

Happy New Year to everybody on the occasion of Gudi Padwa, Navratri, Ugadi and Cheti Chand.

— Ajay Devgn (@ajaydevgn) March 18, 2018

Cricketer Virender Sehwag, VVS Laxman and internationally acclaim boxer Vijender Singh also wished the nation Twitter.

May Devi illuminate your life
with countless blessings of happiness, love and good fortune. Jai Bhairavi Devi ! Jai Mata Di !
Happy #Navratri ! pic.twitter.com/uA4BNL0RXb

— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) March 18, 2018

#HappyUgadi, Cheti Chand, Navreh and Sajibu Cheiraoba. #GudiPadwa
chi sarvanna anek shubhkamna. May all these festivals bring happiness ,love and joy to all. pic.twitter.com/lo9VqWi8g8

— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) March 18, 2018

Wishing everyone a very #HappyUgadi, #GudiPadwa, Cheti Chand and a very Happy #Navratri . May this New Year bring Love, Happiness, Peace And Prosperity in your lives. pic.twitter.com/LGC1o0e96O

— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) March 18, 2018

Fortunate is the one who has learned to admire,but not to envy. Good Wishes for a joyous #Navratri 🌟
May Maa bless us with Peace and Prosperity.#Navratri #HappyUgadi #GudiPadwa pic.twitter.com/VwvYbUn1Se

— Vijender Singh (@boxervijender) March 18, 2018