Sunday, September 8, 2024 Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, alongside his family, welcomed Lord Ganesh at his official residence in South Mumbai on Saturday, September 7, 2024, marking the start of the vibrant 10-day Ganesh festival. The festivities began with grandeur as Mr. Shinde, accompanied by his wife and MP son Shrikant Shinde, performed a traditional ‘puja’ at Varsha, the Chief Minister’s residence.
Speaking to the press, the Chief Minister expressed his prayers to Lord Ganesh, revered as the god of wisdom and prosperity, for the well-being and progress of Maharashtra. He noted that the state has been blessed with ample rainfall this year, which he believes will lead to a prosperous harvest for farmers. Highlighting his government’s initiatives, Mr.
Shinde outlined various welfare schemes aimed at benefiting women and farmers. He proudly mentioned that Maharashtra leads the nation in foreign direct investment (FDI), commanding a 52% share. Meanwhile, Maharashtra Governor C.
P. Radhakrishnan offered ‘aarti’ to Lord Ganesh at his official residence, ‘Jal Bhushan,’ located in Raj Bhavan. Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis also welcomed Lord Ganesh at his ‘Sagar’ bungalow, emphasizing the heightened security measures in place to ensure a safe celebration.
He assured that the police are vigilant during the festival. In a statement to reporters, Mr. Fadnavis took a veiled jab at the opposition, calling for everyone to be blessed with wisdom.
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