New DelhiChief minister Rekha Gupta on Saturday inspected the ongoing construction of Chhath ghats and beautification works along the Munak Canal near Prem Bari Bridge in northwest Delhi’s Singalpur, directing officials to complete all projects before the festival and ensure adequate facilities for devotees.
She stressed that devotees should be able to offer prayers in a clean environment without facing inconvenience during Chhath. The chief minister asked officials to inspect access routes, stairs and drainage systems to ensure essential facilities were in place. She also reviewed road construction and traffic management around the bridge, emphasising pedestrian convenience and smooth traffic movement.
The chief minister said the Munak Canal area, previously marked by uncleanliness and disorder, was being transformed into a clean and organised space. The chief minister said Chhath is closely linked to Delhi’s cultural identity and directed officials to regularly monitor the work and address shortcomings immediately. She said negligence in preparations would not be tolerated.
