Ranchi: Jharkhand Governor Santosh Kumar Gangwar and Chief Minister Hemant Soren extended greetings to people on Monday on the occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi, wishing for happiness, peace and prosperity across the state.
Ganesh Chaturthi is being observed across Jharkhand with religious fervour, while security arrangements have been strengthened at major puja venues in Ranchi and other cities, including Dhanbad and Jamshedpur.
Governor Wishes for Peace and Prosperity
Governor Santosh Kumar Gangwar extended his greetings through a post on X, praying for Lord Ganesha’s blessings on the occasion.
“May Lord Shri Ganesh bestow happiness, peace, and prosperity in everyone’s life and remove all obstacles, making life auspicious.”
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Major puja committees in Ranchi began opening their pandals for devotees from Sunday evening.
CM Hemant Soren Extends Festival Greetings
Chief Minister Hemant Soren also conveyed his wishes to people on the festival dedicated to Lord Ganesha, traditionally regarded as the remover of obstacles and the deity of auspicious beginnings.
In his message, Soren said:
“May Lord Shri Ganesh remove all impediments and hurdles from everyone’s life and bless us with happiness, peace, prosperity, and success.”
He also wished for love, harmony and joy to prevail among people.
Security Arrangements Strengthened at Major Pandals
With devotees expected at prominent puja venues, police have made security arrangements in major cities of the state.
Key arrangements include:
- Security deployment at major Ganesh puja pandals.
- Increased vigilance in sensitive areas.
- Arrangements covering major venues in Ranchi, Dhanbad and Jamshedpur.
- Local administrations coordinating with puja committees for orderly celebrations.
In Ranchi, authorities had also reviewed arrangements for the festival earlier in the month, with emphasis on security, traffic management, electrical safety and public convenience.
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