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Harsh Malhotra inspects Chhath preparations at Haathi Ghat, asks parties to avoid protests during festival

New Delhi, Nov 9 (UNI) Delhi BJP president and union Minister of State Harsh Malhotra on Monday inspected preparations for the upcoming Chhath Mahaparv at Haathi Ghat near ITO in Laxmi Nagar Assembly constituency and directed officials to complete all arrangements at ghats across the national capital, particularly in East Delhi, by the evening of November 13.
Appealing to all political parties to refrain from holding protests in Delhi during the three-day festival from November 14 to 16, Malhotra said such activities should not cause inconvenience to women observing the religious fast and devotees participating in the celebrations.
"All political parties are requested not to hold any protests in Delhi during the three days of the festival of faith, from November 14 to 16, so that women observing fast do not face any inconvenience," he said.
During the inspection, Malhotra reviewed the arrangements being made by the Delhi Government and the Municipal Corporation for devotees at Chhath ghats. Officials were instructed to ensure that all preparations were completed within the stipulated deadline.
"All preparations at Chhath ghats across Delhi, especially in East Delhi, must be completed by the evening of November 13 under all circumstances," he said.
Describing Chhath as a festival rooted in faith and the worship of nature, Malhotra emphasised that cleanliness was central to its observance. He also appreciated the faith-themed paintings and beautification work undertaken on the walls of the ghat.
He said workers from the BJP's Purvanchal Morcha, Mahila Morcha and Yuva Morcha would be deployed as volunteers at Chhath ghats across Delhi to assist devotees and facilitate the smooth conduct of the festival.
Delhi Government Chief Spokesperson and Laxmi Nagar MLA Abhay Verma said Chief Minister Rekha Gupta was personally monitoring preparations to ensure that devotees received all necessary facilities.
"Our effort will be that all ghats in Laxmi Nagar Assembly emerge as model ghats this time," Verma said.
BJP Purvanchal Morcha president Santosh Ojha and former Mayor B.B. Singh, along with officials from the Delhi Government and Municipal Corporation, were also present during the inspection. UNI PWS NST
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