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Religion
Delhi Govt Assigns Water Board, MCD, Police to Ensure Smooth Chhath Puja
✍️ Amar Ujala · Delhi
🗓 13 Nov 2026, 07:04 PM
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Chief Minister Rekha Gupta ordered the water board, municipal corporation and police to make thorough arrangements for Chhath Puja, aiming to prevent any inconvenience for devotees.
Delhi's Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Friday directed key civic agencies to prepare comprehensively for the upcoming Chhath Puja celebrations. The water board has been tasked with ensuring adequate water supply and quality at ritual sites, while the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) will oversee sanitation, crowd management and temporary infrastructure. Police forces have been instructed to maintain law and order, facilitate smooth traffic flow, and respond swiftly to any emergencies.
The orders aim to pre‑empt any disruptions that could affect the large number of devotees expected to gather along the Yamuna banks and other designated venues. Officials were asked to coordinate closely, share real‑time updates and deploy additional personnel where needed.
By assigning clear responsibilities, the state government seeks to provide a hassle‑free environment for worshippers, reinforcing Delhi's commitment to supporting religious observances while upholding public safety.
The orders aim to pre‑empt any disruptions that could affect the large number of devotees expected to gather along the Yamuna banks and other designated venues. Officials were asked to coordinate closely, share real‑time updates and deploy additional personnel where needed.
By assigning clear responsibilities, the state government seeks to provide a hassle‑free environment for worshippers, reinforcing Delhi's commitment to supporting religious observances while upholding public safety.