Pune, Aug. 30 -- Union Minister and BJP National President JP Nadda on Saturday offered prayers at Shri Sai Mitra Mandal Ganesh Pandal in Pune, Mahrashtra.

Speaking to reporters, Nadda expressed his happiness at attending Ganeshotsav in Pune. He said that he has prayed for the prosperity and happiness of the country.

"I have been very fortunate to be able to come to Pune during the Ganeshotsav. Lokmanya Tilak inspired us to celebrate this festival on such a large scale... I have offered prayers to Ganpati... I have prayed for the prosperity and happiness of our country..." the Union Minister asserted.

Earlier, on August 28, Union Minister Nadda offered prayers at the BJP Central Office on the occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi.

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