Updated On: 31 August, 2025 05:31 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Nadda, who is also the BJP President, visited the Lalbaugcha Raja Ganpati on Sunday. He was accompanied by leaders from Maharashtra. The minister sought blessings for India’s progress, and recalled Lokmanya Tilak’s legacy of public Ganesh celebrations. He also emphasised on the vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat and national prosperity under PM

JP Nadda offers prayers to Lord Ganesha in Mumbai. Pic/PTI
Amid the grand Ganeshotsav celebrations, BJP President JP Nadda visited Ganpati pandals in Mumbai on Sunday. He said he sought blessings for the country's progress under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership from Lord Ganesha, reported PTI.
While speaking to the media, the Union Minister said, "I am privileged to come to Mumbai and listen to the 'Mann Ki Baat' broadcast. We all know Lord Ganesh is the god of wisdom and intellect who removes obstacles in one's life. "It is a privilege for me to visit the city during the Ganesh festival."
Nadda was accompanied by Maharashtra Minister Mangal Prabhat Lodha, state BJP President Ravindra Chavan and Mumbai BJP chief Ameet Satam, reported PTI.