New Delhi [India], September 13 : President Droupadi Murmu on Sunday greeted people on the eve of Ganesh Chaturthi and said the sacred festival “inspires us to move forward on the path of progress with new resolutions in life”.
“On the auspicious occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi, I extend my heartfelt greetings and best wishes to all Indians living in the country and abroad. Bhagwan Ganesha symbolises wisdom, prosperity and auspicious beginnings. The festival of Ganesh Chaturthi brings energy, knowledge and positivity into our lives. I pray that Bhagwan Ganesha brings happiness, peace, good health and prosperity into everyone’s lives. Let us all pledge to contribute to nation-building,” the President said in her message. 
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla also extended his greetings on the eve of Ganesh Chaturthi.
In his message, Birla urged people resolve to move forward on the path of knowledge, wisdom and harmony.
"Heartiest greetings on the sacred occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi, the auspicious festival dedicated to the worship of Lord Shri Ganesha, the Remover of Obstacles and the Bestower of Auspiciousness. I pray to Lord Shri Ganesha to remove all obstacles and difficulties from everyone’s life and bless all with happiness, peace, prosperity and good health. May His divine blessings infuse renewed energy into our resolve towards the progress of the nation and the welfare of the people,” the Speaker said. 
“On this sacred occasion, let us resolve to move forward on the path of knowledge, wisdom and harmony. With a spirit of universal brotherhood, may we seek the well-being, prosperity and auspiciousness of all at the feet of Gajanan, the First-Worshipped One. Ganpati Bappa Morya," he added.