On Sunday, President Ram Nath Kovind greeted the people of India on the eve of Ganesh Chaturthi festival. In a statement released by the President's office, Kovind said that the celebration of Ganesh Chaturthi which marks the birth of Lord Ganesh who has the qualities of learning, knowledge, and prosperity must be imbibed by all to achieve national development and welfare for all sections in the society.

"The celebration of #GaneshChaturthi marks the birth of #LordGanesh, who epitomises #learning, #knowledge & #prosperity. These represent values and goals that we must imbibe to achieve national development & welfare for all sections of society", said #Kovind through a statement. pic.twitter.com/3qdNpoaw5n