New Delhi, July 16 -- Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Thursday extended greetings to the people on the auspicious occasion of Jagannath Rath Yatra and expressed hope that the festival would bring harmony, peace and prosperity to the country.

In a post on X on the annual Jagannath Rath Yatra that commences today, Kharge wrote, "Heartfelt greetings to all fellow citizens on the auspicious occasion of Mahaprabhu Shri Jagannath Rath Yatra. It is our sincere wish that this grand festival, imbued with reverence, devotion, and faith, brings harmony, peace, and prosperity to the nation."

The Jagannath Rath Yatra, one of the country's most revered religious festivals, is celebrated today with great devotion as Lord Jagannath, along with...