“Failure Of Executive”: BJP Slams Delhi’s Chhath Puja Ban
Chhath, which is well known six days after Diwali, begins on November 20 this yr.
New Delhi [India]:
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Friday slammed the Delhi govt for banning Chhath Puja at more than a few banks of River Yamuna within the nationwide capital, pronouncing that the Aam Aadmi Party-led management is making up for no longer making correct preparations for the celebrations.
“The Delhi govt has opened all markets and DTC busses are plying without a social distancing. The similar govt is banning the puja within the title of Covid-19. That is obviously a failure of this govt. Somewhat than banning celebrations, preparations will have to had been made to verify “do gaz ki doori” (social distancing),” Delhi BJP leader Adesh Gupta.
Chhath, which is well known six days after Diwali, begins on November 20 this yr. It is among the most well liked fairs for the folk of Bihar and jap Uttar Pradesh.
Devotees collect and take holy dip in rivers, ponds and different water our bodies all through the four-day festivities. The Puja is well known within the nationwide capital with nice fervour by way of the natives of Bihar and jap Uttar Pradesh.
Closing week, Aam Aadmi Party-led Delhi govt determined to prohibit group Chhath Puja celebrations at Ghats to curb the unfold of Covid-19.
“To steer clear of crowd accumulating amid the pandemic, we have now determined to prohibit group Chhath Puja celebrations close to the ghats this yr. Officers had been directed to take strict motion in opposition to other people no longer following COVID-19 protocols,” Satyendar Jain, Delhi Well being Minister, had advised newshounds.
