NE NEWS SERVICE
NEW DELHI, GANDHINAGAR, AUG 21
President Ram Nath Kovind greeted citizens on the eve of Ganesh Chaturthi on Friday and prayed that Lord Ganesha bless all to overcome the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a statement issued by the Rashtrapati Bhavan.
The festival of Ganesh Chaturthi, celebrated as the birthday of Lord Ganesha, is an expression of people’s enthusiasm, joy, and forbearance in taking every section of society along on this occasion, he said.
“At present, we are facing the challenges posed by COVID-19 pandemic. I hope and pray that Lord Ganesha bless us all to overcome this pandemic at the earliest possible and we all live a happy and healthy life,” the President said.
At this festival, “let us pledge to strengthen the mutual harmony, fraternity, and unity among all citizens of the country”, he said.
Kovind extended his best wishes and heartiest congratulations to all fellow citizens living in India and abroad on the auspicious occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi, the statement said.
Gujarat Chief Minister appeals for installing eco-friendly idols and maintain social distancing
In Gandhinagar, Chief Minister Vijay Rupani extended his greetings on the auspicious occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi to the people of Gujarat.
He wished that Bhagwan Ganesh, known as Vighnakarta, to remove all the obstacles and hurdles, including the spectre of novel coronavirus COVID-19, and make it strong, progressive, developed, happy and prosperous.
Rupani urged the people to install eco-friendly idols of Lord Ganesh at their homes for prayer and offerings and maintain social distancing and other protocols.
