NEW DELHI: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday greeted citizens across the nation on the occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi, praying for happiness, prosperity, and well-being in everyone’s lives.
Taking to social media platform X, the Home Minister invoked the blessings of the deity to mark the beginning of the ten-day festival.
“Ganpati Bappa Moraya! Heartfelt wishes to all on the auspicious occasion of Shri Ganesh Chaturthi. May Lord Ganesha’s blessings bring happiness, prosperity, and auspiciousness to everyone’s lives,” Shah posted.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh also extended warm greetings to the nation, noting that the worship of the ‘Vighnaharta’ (remover of obstacles) reinforces the cultural ethos of harmony and mutual cooperation in society.
“Heartiest greetings to all countrymen on the sacred festival of Ganesh Chaturthi, dedicated to the worship of the obstacle-remover and auspiciousness-bestower, Lord Ganesh Ji. Lord Ganesh Ji is the symbol of knowledge, wisdom, prosperity, and auspicious beginnings. This sacred festival inspires us to remain connected to our eternal culture and traditions, and to further strengthen the spirit of unity, harmony, and cooperation in society,” Singh said.
The Defence Minister further offered prayers for the nation’s collective advancement, saying, “We pray to the obstacle-remover Shri Ganesh Ji that He remove all obstacles from everyone’s life and bless the nation with happiness, peace, prosperity, and progress. Ganpati Bappa Morya! Mangalmurti Morya!”
