US Democratic presidential nominee and former vice-president Joe Biden wished the Hindu community on the occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi on Saturday. 

Taking to social media, Biden wrote, “To everyone celebrating the Hindu festival of Ganesh Chaturthi in the US, India, and around the world, may you overcome all obstacles, be blessed with wisdom, and find a path toward new beginnings.”

His running mate, Indian-American Kamala Harris joined in to wish the same.

“Joining @JoeBiden in wishing everyone celebrating a very happy Ganesh Chaturthi,” Harris wrote on Twitter.

Ganesh Chaturthi is being celebrated in a muted manner all over India due to COVID-19.

Leaders, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Ram Nath Kovind wished the fellow countrymen on the occasion. “Greetings on the auspicious festival of Ganesh Chaturthi. May the blessings of Bhagwan Shri Ganesh always be upon us. May there be joy and prosperity all over,” PM Modi wrote on Twitter.

“Greetings on Ganesh Chaturthi. The festival is an expression of people’s enthusiasm, joy and forbearance in taking every section of the society along. May Vighnaharta help us all to overcome COVID-19 pandemic and bless us with a happy and healthy life,” the President tweeted.