This time in Delhi, due to Corona, the Delhi Disaster Management Authority has taken a big decision regarding Chhath Puja (Chhath Puja-2021). Approval has been given to perform Chhath Puja in Delhi in the meeting of DDMA. In such a situation, now Chhath Puja can be done in public places in Delhi.
Let me inform you that the Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA), in an order issued on 30 September, had banned the celebration of Chhath Puja in public places including Yamuna river ghats, reservoirs and temples in Delhi due to the pandemic. To discuss the current situation of Kovid-19 in Delhi, a meeting of disaster management has been held on 27th October i.e. today.
What did Manoj Tiwari say
Delhi BJP leaders, including MP Manoj Tiwari, had targeted the Kejriwal government over the decision to ban Chhath Puja and demanded to send a fresh proposal to the DDMA for permission for the puja. In the backdrop of protests by BJP and Congress over the issue of ban on Chhath Puja, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal last week asked Lieutenant Governor Anil Baijal to convene a meeting of DDMA and perform Chhath Puja, stating that the situation of Kovid-19 in the national capital is under control. permission was called for. Now Chhath Puja has been approved in the meeting