India, Aug. 26 -- The Government of India issued the following news release:

Lok Sabha Speaker Shri Om Birla has greeted the people on the eve of Ganesh Chaturthi. In his message, Shri Birla said:

"May the blessings of Lord Shri Ganesh, the first revered deity and the giver of all accomplishments, bring auspiciousness and prosperity into every life.

We pray to Lord Shri Ganesh that our nation continues to progress steadily on the path of development."

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