He added the ban on the Puja at public places will force people to celebrate the festival locally which can lead to the spread of the virus. We are ready to extend our full support to the government if it allows Chhath Puja,” Prakash said. There are nearly 1,200 Chhath Ghats across the city where devotees would celebrate the festival annually. The Delhi government has banned community celebrations of Chhath at public places like river banks, temples, and ghats to control the spread of the virus. Ruling Aam Aadmi Party leader Durgesh Pathak said the BJP-ruled central government issued guidelines to stop the celebration of Chhath Puja.

Source: Hindustan Times November 18, 2020 07:35 UTC