Ganesh Chaturthi 2026: Congress Leader Rahul Gandhi, Kharge Extend Greetings, Highlight Spirit Of Unity

Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge extended their best wishes on the auspicious occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi. The leaders of the opposition and the Congress party respectively, shared messages of unity, harmony, and collective resolve. Gandhi tweeted, "Heartfelt wishes to all on Shri Ganesh Chaturthi. I hope this auspicious festival removes all your obstacles and brings happiness into your life."

Kharge, in a statement, recalled the role of Lokmanya Tilak, who transformed Ganeshotsav into a powerful tool for unity and public awakening during the freedom struggle. He said, "Heartfelt greetings to all fellow citizens on the auspicious occasion of Shri Ganesh Chaturthi. May this sacred festival forever keep alive within us the spirit of unity and collective resolve from the freedom movement."

Ganesh Chaturthi, a festival marking the birth of Lord Ganesha, is celebrated widely across India. Devotees install idols of the deity in homes and public spaces, offer prayers, and seek blessings. The festival culminates with Ganesh Visarjan, a ceremony where idols are ceremoniously immersed in water, symbolizing the end of the worship period and the deity's return.