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CM Samrat Choudhary inspects Ganga ghats, reviews Chhath preparations in Patna

Patna, Nov 5 (UNI) Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary on Thursday inspected various ghats along the Ganga in Patna to review preparations for Chhath Mahaparv-2026, directing officials to ensure adequate security, cleanliness and facilities for devotees.
During the inspection, the Chief Minister stressed that all arrangements should be completed in time so that devotees observing the festival could offer prayers and arghya without inconvenience. He also directed officials to ensure proper barricading, keeping in view the water level and flow of the river.
Choudhary began his inspection by steamer from Nasriganj Ghat and visited Collectorate Ghat, Gandhi Ghat, Pahalwan Ghat, Gulabi Ghat, Chaudhary Tola Ghat, Pathri Ghat, Gai Ghat, Bhadr Ghat and Mahavir Ghat.
He directed officials to strengthen security arrangements at the ghats and approach roads, ensure smooth traffic movement and maintain proper sanitation. He also asked them to use public address systems to regularly inform devotees about available facilities, safety arrangements and other important instructions.
Officials informed the Chief Minister that Patna has 103 ghats along the Ganga, of which 91 have been declared safe, five dangerous, while work is underway at seven others. To facilitate devotees, 552 temporary toilets, 450 urinals, 400 changing rooms, 13 waiting sheds and 171 watchtowers have been arranged. Twenty-one sectors have also been constituted to monitor arrangements and security at the ghats.
The Patna Municipal Corporation is preparing 92 ghats and 103 ponds for the festival, including 37 artificial and 66 permanent ponds.
Deputy Chief Ministers Vijay Kumar Chaudhary and Bijendra Prasad Yadav, Cooperative Minister Ram Kripal Yadav, and senior officials were present during the inspection.
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