Bihar CM Samrat Choudhary inspects Patna ghats for Chhath Mahaparv
The Chief Minister directed officials to ensure safety, cleanliness, and essential facilities for devotees during the festival.
Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary inspected Ganga ghats in Patna on November 5 to review preparations for Chhath Mahaparv, according to ANI and The News Mill. Travelling by steamer, Choudhary visited several locations including Nasriganj Ghat, Gandhi Ghat, and Mahavir Ghat to monitor arrangements.
The Chief Minister instructed officials to complete all tasks promptly so that Chhath vratis, the devotees observing the fast, face no difficulties while offering Arghya. He ordered the installation of sturdy barricades near the river and along approach roads to manage the water flow and ensure safe movement.
Choudhary also called for continuous public announcements regarding ghat arrangements, smooth traffic management, and strict adherence to sanitation standards. He emphasised that there should be no laxity in maintaining cleanliness at the sites.
Officials informed the Chief Minister that of the 103 ghats along the Ganga in Patna, 91 are safe, five are dangerous, and work is ongoing at seven others. To support devotees, 552 temporary toilets, 450 urinals, 400 changing rooms, 13 passenger sheds, and 171 watchtowers are being provided.
The inspection included Deputy Chief Ministers Vijay Kumar Choudhary and Bijendra Prasad Yadav, Cooperation Minister Ram Kripal Yadav, and Patna Mayor Sita Sahu. Other officials present were Chief Secretary Pratyaya Amrit, Patna District Magistrate Kundan Kumar, and Senior Superintendent of Police Kartikeya K. Sharma.