Hyderabad: Telangana Governor Shri Jishnu Dev Varma hosted the New Year 2026 open house celebrations at Lok Bhavan on Wednesday. The Telangana Governor New Year event marked the beginning of 2026 with public interaction and ceremonial greetings.
Chief Minister Shri A. Revanth Reddy attended the open house. Along with him, several Cabinet Ministers, senior bureaucrats and prominent dignitaries were present. Meanwhile, hundreds of people from different walks of life across the State also participated in the programme.
During the event, visitors exchanged New Year greetings with the Governor. At the same time, the Governor interacted with guests in a cordial and informal atmosphere. Many attendees described the occasion as an opportunity to directly connect with constitutional authorities at the start of the New Year.
The Governor extended heartfelt wishes to the people of Telangana. He wished citizens a healthy, happy, safe and prosperous 2026. Therefore, the open house reflected optimism and goodwill for the year ahead.
Officials said such open house events strengthen public engagement. Moreover, they provide a platform for citizens to meet elected representatives and senior officials in a shared civic setting. Consequently, the celebrations reinforced democratic accessibility at Raj Bhavan events.
Open house at Lok Bhavan draws wide participation
Principal Secretary to the Governor Shri M. Dana Kishore attended the programme. In addition, other senior Lok Bhavan officials were present and coordinated the arrangements throughout the day.
Officials noted that people from various professions and social backgrounds attended the open house. Furthermore, the steady turnout continued through the day as guests arrived to convey greetings.
The event followed the tradition of New Year open houses hosted at Raj Bhavans across the country. Similarly, Lok Bhavan has remained a venue for public interaction on significant occasions.
According to officials, the Governor appreciated the participation of citizens. He also expressed hope that the coming year would bring peace, development and collective progress for Telangana.
Overall, the New Year open house concluded on a positive note. As a result, the event set a tone of inclusiveness and cooperation for the year 2026.
