Om Birla is the Speaker of India's Lower House of Parliament.
He sent a greeting for Ganesh Chaturthi, a Hindu festival celebrating the god Ganesha.
The message wishes for removal of obstacles and for happiness, peace, prosperity, and health.
He encourages learning, wisdom, harmony, and caring for each other.
He prayed for Ganesha’s blessings to remove obstacles and bring happiness, peace, prosperity, and good health to all citizens.
Birla also urged people to use this auspicious occasion to focus on knowledge, wisdom, harmony, and a spirit of universal brotherhood.
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