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Jharkhand Governor Santosh Gangwar and CM Hemant Soren greet crowds on Ganesh Chaturthi
✍️ The Hindu
🗓 14 Sep 2026, 04:16 PM
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Governor Santosh Gangwar and Chief Minister Hemant Soren joined devotees in Jharkhand to mark Ganesh Chaturthi, extending festive wishes and urging harmony.
Jharkhand's Governor Santosh Gangwar and Chief Minister Hemant Soren participated in public Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations, greeting assembled devotees across the state. The leaders offered traditional prayers to Lord Ganesha and conveyed heartfelt wishes for health, prosperity and peace to the people. In their brief addresses, both officials highlighted the cultural significance of the festival and urged citizens to observe the occasion with unity and respect for communal harmony. The event underscored the government's support for cultural traditions while reinforcing a message of inclusive celebration.
The greetings were delivered amid festive decorations, music and the presence of local community groups who had organized the observances. Both leaders thanked volunteers for their efforts in arranging the celebrations and encouraged continued participation in cultural events that strengthen social bonds.
The ceremony concluded with the distribution of sweets and a collective chant of "Ganpati Bappa Morya," reflecting the shared reverence for the deity across Jharkhand's diverse population.
The greetings were delivered amid festive decorations, music and the presence of local community groups who had organized the observances. Both leaders thanked volunteers for their efforts in arranging the celebrations and encouraged continued participation in cultural events that strengthen social bonds.
The ceremony concluded with the distribution of sweets and a collective chant of "Ganpati Bappa Morya," reflecting the shared reverence for the deity across Jharkhand's diverse population.