Amid gala arrangements as the national capital has readied itself for the festival, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has extended her greetings to the people of Delhi on the occasion of Chhath Puja . She said the festival is a radiant symbol of Indian culture that conveys a message of unity, harmony and devotion.
It is also a reflection of discipline, faith and collective goodwill, she said.Gupta joined the 'Kharna Puja' celebrations with the wife of Delhi Assembly chief whip Abhay Verma.This year marks the first time the Delhi government is celebrating Chhath Puja on such a large scale across the city, Gupta said.
"Chhath is not just about faith, it symbolises unity, cooperation and our shared cultural values. Our goal is to make it a festival that reflects cleanliness, culture and good governance," she said.The government has made all arrangements to ensure that devotees can perform their rituals comfortably. "This year's Chhath celebrations will be grand, divine and unforgettable," she added.
The chief minister said Chhath is a festival that expresses gratitude to nature and celebrates faith and purity. It teaches discipline, sincerity and collective harmony.Delhi is not just India's capital but a living example of cultural diversity and unity, she said. "The spirit of this festival can be seen in every street, ghat and home across the city. Delhi is modern yet deeply rooted in tradition and that makes us proud."
Meanwhile, Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) of South East Delhi Hemant Tiwari on Sunday said over 2,000 police personnel have been deployed to ensure safety during Chhath celebrations in the national capital. Speaking to a news agency Hemant Tiwari said, "This time, a new initiative has been launched to link the cyber awareness campaign with Chhath. All devotees at major Chhath ghats will be made aware of cybercrime... so that everyone can be protected from cyber fraud..."
"This time, the police administration has made thorough arrangements to celebrate Chhath on a large scale. More than 2000 police personnel have been deployed... Surveillance will be conducted through CCTV and drones," he further said.Earlier in the day, Delhi Minister Parvesh Verma reviewed preparation for Chhath Puja at Vasudev Ghat.Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta announced that Monday, October 27, will be a public holiday on account of the Chhath festival, the CMO said in a statement.
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