Surly 2014 electorate poised to ‘keep the bums in’

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This Oct. 2, 2013, file photo shows Vicki Maturo, of Culver City, Calif., as she protests against the government shutdown outside the federal building in Los Angeles. The election of 2014 is an election of contradictions. A surly electorate holds President Barack Obama in low regard and gives Congress even worse marks, yet for all their anger, a historic few are motivated enough to vote and those that do are poised to "keep the bums in." (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong, File)

WASHINGTON (AP) — A surly electorate that holds Congress in even lower regard than unpopular President Barack Obama is willing to “keep the bums in,” with at least 365 incumbents in the 435-member House and 18 of 28 senators on a glide path to another term when ballots are counted Nov. 4.

Bollywood celebrates Ganesh Festival, chants Ganpati Bappa Morya!

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Ganesh Festival is one of the grand festivals that brings together all the people, as they take time out from their routine, seek blessings of Lord Ganesha and get totally glued to the God. Many of our B-Town celebrities worship the idol of Lord Ganesha at their homes and have a good time with their loved ones. Some of the stars took Twitter to wish everyone Happy Ganesh Chaturthi yesterday, so here are some of their tweets!

Amitabh Bachchan wrote “Happy Ganesh Chaturthi !! Ganapati Bappa Moriya !!!”

Mugdha Godse tweeted “Happy Ganesh Chaturthi! May Lord Ganesha bestow you with eternal bliss, peace and contentment.”

Priyanka Chopra posted a tweet “Happy Ganesh Chaturthi to everyone. May Ganpati bappa bless us with peace and happiness… here’s to new beginnings”

Shabana Azmi tweeted “Miss being in Mumbai for Ganesh Chaturthi. My sis in law Tanve brings Ganpati home and watching her kids excitement reminds me of my own. As children Baba n I would be taken 2 all d sarvajanik pandals in Girgaum bcoz we lived in Khetwadi. Wonderful memories… Ganpati Bappa Morya”

Akshay Kumar wrote “Loud music, traffic jams but no complaints as the Lord makes way into our hearts once again. Praying that He removes all obstacles in our and our dear ones’ lives! #GanpatiBappaMorya”

Shraddha Kapoor posted a tweet “Here he is again after a year away! #GanpatiBappaMorya #BestFestival Wishing you all a Happy Ganesh Chaturthi!”

Vivek Oberoi tweeted “Ganpati Bappa Moriya! May we all be blessed by the divine. Enjoy the modaks and puranpolis.”

Bipasha Basu wrote “Wishing everyone a very happy Ganesh Chaturthi! Ganpati Bappa Morya.”

Tusshar Kapoor tweeted “Happy Ganesh Chaturthi! May he give us the strength, like every year, to fight our inner demons and external battles till he comes back again!”

Soha Ali Khan wrote “Happy Ganesh Chaturthi to all – a time for auspicious beginnings, creative inspiration and forgiveness! Be the change!”

Emraan Hashmi tweeted “Happy Ganesh Chaturthi! Raja aaj aa raha hai!”

Sridevi tweeted “Happy Ganesh Chaturthi. May this day bring prosperity, good luck and happiness to your lives. Ganapati Bappa Morya!”

Anupam Kher wrote “Happy Ganesh Chaturthi to all. Love, Peace & Happiness always”

Shreya Ghoshal tweeted “Happy Ganesh Chaturthi!!! Ganapati Bappa Morya!!! Missing all the Mumbai festivities! Craving for the Modak.”

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