Chhath ghats must remain clean and well-organised: Delhi CM

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Saturday inspected the ongoing construction of a Chhath ghat in the Munak Canal area near Prem Bari Bridge. She said the ghat would provide devotees with better facilities to offer prayers and a clean, beautiful and well-organised space ahead of Chhath Puja.

Directing officials on site to ensure that the work was completed on time, Ms. Gupta said the government aimed to complete the construction of all such ghats and related development works before Chhath Puja.

“Chhath is deeply connected with Delhi’s cultural identity and public faith. A large number of devotees offer prayers to the Sun God and Chhathi Maiya during this sacred festival. The government, therefore, has a responsibility to provide better facilities for devotees and ensure that places of worship remain clean and well-organised.”

During the visit, she reviewed the progress of various works and directed officials to ensure proper lighting during the festival, celebrated predominantly by Purvanchalis, people from eastern Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and parts of Jharkhand, living in the national capital.

She also issued instructions on waste management . “There must be no accumulation of garbage on roads and footpaths, foul smells or haphazard waste collection under any circumstances. A proper system for waste collection and disposal must be developed,” she added.