BJP chief Nitin Nabin to inaugurate Delhi's longest Chhath ghat on November 12
Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said an 11-km-long ghat along the Munak canal is being prepared for the festival.
BJP national president Nitin Nabin will inaugurate an 11-km-long ghat along the Munak canal in Delhi on November 12, according to ThePrint. The ghat, which stretches from the Outer Ring Road to Inderlok, is expected to be the longest in the capital.
Chief Minister Rekha Gupta announced the development following a high-level review meeting on Monday. The facility will feature steps on both sides and a concrete road to assist devotees, according to a Delhi CMO statement.
The number of ghats being prepared for Chhath Puja has increased to more than 1,400 this year, compared to 1,326 last year. The four-day festival is scheduled to take place from November 13 to 16.
Gupta directed officials to prioritise the safety, cleanliness, and convenience of devotees. She instructed that basic infrastructure be completed in advance, leaving only tasks like filling the ghats with water and setting up tents for the final stage.
To address winter weather, the Chief Minister requested adequately covered tents at large and medium-sized ghats. The government is also ensuring CCTV cameras, sufficient lighting, and changing rooms for women at major locations.
Cleaning teams have been asked to work round the clock, particularly on November 15 and 16. Officials were also directed to inspect approach roads and ensure no stretches remain in darkness.