{
  "id": 7322669,
  "title": "Ganesh Chaturthi 2026: Union MInister Shivraj Singh Chouhan Welcomes Ganpati Bappa Home In Bhopal, Says 'Today's Youth Keep Traditions Alive' | VIDEO",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/14/ganesh-chaturthi-2026-union-minister-shivraj-singh-chouhan-welcomes",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-14T12:21:20.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/bhopal/ganesh-chaturthi-2026-union-minister-shivraj-singh-chouhan-welcomes-ganpati-bappa-home-in-bhopal-says-todays-youth-keep-traditions-alive-video"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan welcomed Lord Ganesh into his home during Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations on September 14, 2026. The minister was seen alongside his wife, Sadhna Singh Chouhan, as they carried the idol of Bappa on a vehicle into their residence. The occasion was marked with enthusiasm and devotion as they performed the aarti at the entrance and installed Bappa’s idol inside the house. Chouhan spoke about the joy and enthusiasm surrounding the festival, emphasizing that Lord Ganesha is the remover of obstacles and a source of blessings for all. He also highlighted the importance of youth and children in continuing these traditions, noting that they lead various celebrations such as Ganesh Utsav, Goddess worship, and Kanwar Yatra. Chouhan, affectionately known as 'Mama' in Madhya Pradesh, celebrates Ganesh Chaturthi annually with great joy and devotion.",
  "summary": "Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): Like every year, Union Minister of Agriculture Shivraj Singh Chouhan, along with his wife, brought Ganpati Bappa home with gaiety and enthusiasm on the occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi. A video of the politician sitting beside Bappa’s idol while it was being carried on a vehicle has also surfaced on social media. As the idol neared Chouhan’s residence, the beats of dhol and…",
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/14/karan-adani-pranav-adani-offer-prayers-at-iconic-mumbai-pandal-on",
        "published": "2026-09-14T09:25:49.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Free Press Journal",
        "title": "Ganesh Chaturthi 2026: Pranav Adani, Karan Adani Along With Family Seek Bappa’s Blessings At Chinchpokli Cha Chintamani - VIDEO",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/14/ganesh-chaturthi-2026-pranav-adani-karan-adani-along-with-family-seek",
        "published": "2026-09-14T11:58:43.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}