Prez Kovind, PM Modi extend Ganesh Chaturthi greetings

New Delhi: President Ram Nath Kovind and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday extended their greetings to the nation on the occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi and advised the countrymen to follow the Covid protocols during the celebrations.

“I wish that Vighnaharta Ganesha makes our efforts against Covid-19 successful and blesses everyone with happiness and peace. Let us all celebrate this festival by being Covid-friendly,” the President said in his message.

Extending his greetings, the PM in a tweet said, "May this auspicious occasion bring happiness, peace, good fortune and health in everyone's life. Ganpati Bappa Morya."

Union Ministers-Rajnath Singh and Amit Shah also took to twitter to extend Ganesh Chaturthi greetings.

"May Vighnaharta Ganesh increase happiness, prosperity and health in everyone's life. Ganpati Bappa Morya", Mr Singh said.

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi also extended his greeting and said,”May every obstacle in the way of progress of our country be removed!.” (UNI)