Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee says "all arrangements made" for Chhath Puja; extends wishes

Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], November 7 (ANI): West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee attended the 'Sandhya Puja' as part of the Chhath Puja celebrations at Kolkata's Doi Ghat on Thursday, announcing that all arrangements have been made for the ongoing four-day festival.
CM Banerjee noted that police personnel have been deployed due to the large gathering of worshippers. She extended her best wishes to the devotees on behalf of the Bengal government.
She stated, "All preparations have been made here, and the police force is deployed in large numbers. Many people come here to worship Chhathi Maiya. Best wishes to all of you on Chhath Puja from the Bengal government and the people of Bengal."
CM Banerjee added, "We have been coming here for many years. A total of 126 ghats have been cleaned for Chhath Puja, and all arrangements are in place."
Earlier in the day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi also extended his greetings on Chhath Puja, wishing happiness, prosperity, and good fortune to all.
"My best wishes to all of you on the holy occasion of Chhath Sandhya Arghya. May this great festival, a symbol of simplicity, restraint, determination, and dedication, bring happiness, prosperity, and good fortune to everyone's life," PM Modi shared on X.
Chhath Puja is celebrated widely across the country, particularly in Bihar, Jharkhand, and Uttar Pradesh. Devotees in these states, as well as in Delhi, began the rituals early Tuesday morning at the Yamuna and Ganga ghats.
The festival begins with Nahay-Khay on the Chaturthi Tithi of Kartik Shukla Paksha, focusing on purification and preparation. This is followed by Kharna on Panchami Tithi, Chhath Puja on Sashti, and concludes with Usha Arghya on Saptami Tithi.
The festivities will end on November 8. (ANI)