Shimla, January 1
A vibrant celebratory atmosphere filled at ‘Oak Over’, the official residence of Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu and the State Secretariat here today, as people from all walks of life gathered early in the morning to exchange New Year greetings. From early morning, Cabinet Ministers, MLAs, senior officers, police officers, and employees visited to extend New Year greetings to the Chief Minister. Later, large numbers of local residents and party workers from different districts of the state also arrived to convey their best wishes for 2026. Expressing his gratitude, Sukhu reaffirmed his commitment to building a Self-Reliant Himachal. He said the government would focus on green and sustainable energy to protect the natural beauty of the state. He also stressed the need to promote high-tech industries to create more job opportunities. He said that the government would carry out strong reforms in agriculture, healthcare, education and infrastructure to make public services more efficient and accessible, in line with the vision of ‘Vyavastha Parivartan’.
