Bihar CM reviews Chhath festival preparations in Patna
Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary confirmed that 90 out of 103 Ganga ghats are safe for devotees.
Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary and BJP president Nitin Nabin inspected Ganga ghats in Patna on Tuesday to review preparations for the upcoming Chhath festival, according to ANI and Daily Excelsior.
Choudhary stated that 90 of the 103 ghats have been found completely safe, while 13 ghats were identified as dangerous or unsuitable for use. He noted that the district administration is using feedback from the public to ensure proper arrangements are made.
During the inspection, which involved travelling by vessel from Digha to Kangan ghats, Nabin reviewed plans for cleanliness, lighting, barricading, and emergency medical and security services. He said the district administration was told to finish all necessary work promptly to prevent any trouble for devotees.
Choudhary also inaugurated a catamaran service on the Ganga between Digha and Kangan Ghats, which are 12 km apart. He invited people from other states to visit Bihar to witness the celebrations, describing the festival as an integral part of the state's identity.
The inspection included Deputy CM Vijay Kumar Choudhary, Cooperative Minister Ramkripal Yadav, Health Minister Nishant Kumar, and BJP state president Sanjay Saraogi. The four-day festival involves various rituals dedicated to the Sun God and Chhathi Maiya.