Chandigarh: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Wednesday directed the civil and police administration to ensure comprehensive arrangements for devotees at all 104 identified locations across the state for the upcoming Chhath Puja festival.
Mann said the safety, convenience and smooth management of devotees would remain the government’s top priority.
The four-day festival will be celebrated from November 13 to 16 this year, beginning with ‘Nahay Khay’ and concluding with ‘Usha Arghya’.
According to an official statement, Mann chaired a meeting with senior officials and directed the departments concerned to complete all preparations well in advance so that devotees could celebrate the festival with enthusiasm and happiness.
“Chhath Puja is a festival of faith, devotion and cultural significance. Our government is committed to ensuring that devotees celebrate this sacred festival with religious devotion, enthusiasm and peace. The safety and convenience of every devotee are our highest priorities, and we will ensure that no one faces any difficulty,” the chief minister said.
He added that 104 locations had been identified across Punjab for Chhath Puja celebrations.
“All necessary arrangements must be completed on time to ensure that devotees, particularly women and elderly people, do not face any inconvenience,” Mann said.
