Ahmedabad, September 19 (Daily Kiran) : Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel took part in the Ganesh Festival held in the Rani P area on Saturday. During the event, he paid his respects to Lord Ganesha and sought blessings. The Chief Minister expressed his gratitude after enjoying the grand aarti and prayed for the well-being of the state’s residents.
Patel praised the theme, decoration, and planning of the elaborate Ganesh pandal. He greeted attendees at the festival and engaged warmly with children and adults alike.
Accompanying the Chief Minister during his visit were Gandhinagar Mayor Meeraaben Patel, MLAs Alpesh Thakor and Harshad Patel, city president Prerak Shah, and numerous leaders, activists, and devotees.
In a post on the social media platform X, Patel shared that he felt blessed to participate in various Ganesh celebrations across Ahmedabad, joining devotees in the worship and aarti of the beloved deity. He noted that the festival, celebrated with joy and enthusiasm throughout the state, has infused a sense of devotion and new social energy. He prayed that the auspicious deity would remove all obstacles and bring prosperity everywhere.
Earlier, the Chief Minister visited the Sabarmati Central Jail, where he also toured the Sardar Yard. During this visit, he observed various creative and skill-based activities run by inmates, such as bakery, carpentry, printing, and weaving. He also purchased items made by the prisoners, which are well-received by the public, especially the jail’s famous snacks.
Patel engaged with the inmates, commending their skills and creativity, and encouraged them towards positive reform in the future.
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