While Arvind Kejriwal tweeted last week that Chhath would be celebrated like old times at the Yamuna ghats in Delhi, Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena on Wednesday cautioned the chief minister against “misleading and premature propaganda” as the clearance for the celebrations was only on given. specified wharf.
Approving Chhath Puja at designated ghats on the banks of Yamuna in Delhi, LG Saxena asked CM Kejriwal to ensure clean ghats and water for devotees and warned the chief minister against “misleading and premature propaganda”, Which is the opposite. Kejriwal’s tweet of October 21 He suggested that Chhath Puja be allowed at all the ghats of Yamuna.
The proposal to hold Chhath Puja was approved by the LG, however, specific to specified ghats. The LG has directed the revenue and environment departments to strictly implement the NGT orders regarding pollution in Yamuna.
Meanwhile, in Bihar, the state government has requested the railway ministry to run more special trains to ensure hassle-free travel for people coming to the state for Chhath Puja celebrations. Indian Rail Recently it was announced that it will run 211 special trains till Chhath Puja this year for the convenience of the passengers.
Top Updates on Chhath Puja 2022 Celebrations
-Delhi CM said, celebrate Chhath as before, LG asked not to mislead him
Days after Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s tweet that Chhath Puja in Delhi will be celebrated on the banks of Yamuna as before, LG Saxena asked the CM not to be misled as only designated ghats have been cleared for the festivities.
Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal tweeted on October 21, ‘Chhath Puja will be celebrated as before at the ghats of Yamuna. Orders have been given to all the officers that all arrangements will be made to ensure that Yamuna is not polluted.
️ Yamuna️ Yamuna
— Arvind Kejriwal (@ArvindKejriwal) 21 October 2022
On the same day, an official statement said that Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has approved Revenue Minister Kailash Gehlot’s proposal to allow Chhath Puja celebrations at 1,100 ghats on the banks of Yamuna in Delhi.
LG Saxena on Wednesday approved Chhath Puja at designated ghats on Yamuna and asked CM Kejriwal to ensure clean ghats and water for devotees. LG cautions Arvind Kejriwal against misleading and premature campaigning
LG Saxena has directed the Revenue and Environment Departments to strictly implement the orders of NGT regarding pollution in Yamuna.
Politics on Chhath Puja Celebrations
Last year, the Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) allowed Chhath Puja celebrations only at designated places in the city and not on the banks of the Yamuna river, a decision that the BJP accused the AAP-led party of. Delhi government of ‘outrageous’ Purvanchal,
Chhath Puja is associated with politics in Delhi as it is mainly celebrated by Purvanchalis – Bhojpuri-speaking natives of eastern Uttar Pradesh and Bihar who have settled in Delhi – who constitute more than 30 percent of the city’s population.
According to a survey by the Center for the Study of Developing Societies, people of eastern Uttar Pradesh and Bihar are believed to be in majority in 16 of the capital’s 70 assembly seats, making Chhath Puja a great opportunity to align with political parties. An important votebank.
Chhath Puja is traditionally celebrated by offering water to the ‘Sun God’ and there is no need to offer or immerse any other material in rivers, canals and ponds.
Bihar government asked for more special trains for Chhath Puja
The Bihar government on Tuesday requested the Railway Ministry to run more special trains to ensure hassle-free travel for people coming to the state for Chhath Puja celebrations. Indian Railways had recently announced to run 211 special trains till Chhath Puja this year for the convenience of the passengers.
A statement issued by the Chief Minister’s Office said that State Chief Secretary Amir Subhani on Tuesday spoke to senior officials of the Ministry of Railways and urged them to run more special trains from different cities of the country to Bihar. Here.
Chhath Puja has special significance in Bihar as the people here celebrate this festival with great pomp. A senior official of the CMO said that the request was made to the Center as people spread across the country are currently returning to their homes in Bihar.
Delhi civic body allocates Rs 40,000 per ward to enhance street lighting at Chhath Ghats
A statement last Friday said the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) has allocated Rs 40,000 per ward for augmentation of street lighting at Chhath Ghats. The amount will be allocated for two ghats per ward.
“Delhi Municipal Corporation has allocated an amount of Rs 40,000 per ward for augmentation of street lighting at Chhath Puja Ghats. This amount will be made available for two ghats per ward. This amount will be used to strengthen street lighting in and around Chhath Ghats. The Electricity Department of MCD will deploy its staff to complete the work at the earliest.
When will Chhath be celebrated this year?
Chhath will be celebrated on 30th and 31st October. It involves women fasting in knee-deep water and offering “Arghya” to the Sun God. The festival is extremely popular among Purvanchalis – people from Bihar and eastern Uttar Pradesh – who live in Delhi.
To avoid inconvenience to the devotees, tents will be set up at all ghats of Delhi and civil defense volunteers will be deployed at Chhath Puja places.
Officials said that the revenue department is the nodal agency for Chhath Puja arrangements in Delhi and all other government and civic agencies are working together to make Chhath Puja a success.
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