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Delhi: AAP government bans Chhath Puja celebrations at ghats

Written by  Gitanjali Mangal -- November 12th 2020 05:04 PM
Delhi: AAP government bans Chhath Puja celebrations at ghats

Delhi: AAP government bans Chhath Puja celebrations at ghats

The Delhi government led by Aam Aadmi Party has banned community Chhath Puja celebrations at Ghats to stop the spread of the coronavirus. Also Read | KBC 12: Here's the jackpot Rs 7 Cr. question that Nazia Nasim couldn't answer after winning Rs 1 crore
The Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) has instructed officials to ensure that Chhath Puja this year is not performed at public places, river banks and temples in Delhi, citing the recent rise in Covid-19 cases in the national capital. Delhi Chhath Puja 2020 News: Delhi Disaster Management Committee Orders No Chhath  Puja Celebration At Public Place This Year Only Private Place - Chhath Puja  2020: इस बार सार्वजनिक जगहों पर नहीं An order issued by Chief Secretary and DDMA executive committee chairman Vijay Dev issued directions to all district magistrates (DMs) and deputy commissioners of police (DCPs) for strict compliance and to encourage people to celebrate Chhath at their homes during the Covid-19 pandemic. Also Read | RBI Report: India technically enters into recession for first time It also directed the DMs and DCPs to hold meetings with religious and community leaders as well as Chhath Puja Samitis before the festival to get their cooperation to maintain law and order and harmony, and to sensitize the public on the compliance of the Covid-19 guidelines. -PTC News

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