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Religion
BJP chief Nitin Naveen inaugurates 11‑km Chhath ghats on Munak Canal in Delhi
✍️ Amar Ujala · Delhi
🗓 12 Nov 2026, 06:15 PM
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BJP national president Nitin Naveen opened a newly constructed 11‑kilometre stretch of Chhath ghats along both banks of the Munak Canal in Delhi, calling it a major gift for the Purvanchali community.
The ceremony took place today as BJP national president Nitin Naveen formally inaugurated a newly built 11‑kilometre Chhath ghats complex on the Munak Canal in Delhi. The stretch runs along both banks of the canal, providing a continuous waterfront for devotees to perform the Chhath puja.
The project, commissioned by the Delhi government, aims to accommodate the growing number of worshippers, especially from the Purvanchali community that celebrates the solar festival with great fervour. Officials said the ghats are equipped with lighting, seating and sanitation facilities to ensure a safe and orderly observance.
Speaking at the event, Naveen described the ghats as "a significant gift" to the Purvanchali people, highlighting the importance of preserving cultural traditions in the capital. He urged citizens to use the facilities responsibly and to keep the area clean.
Local authorities plan to monitor the site during the upcoming Chhath festival, expecting large crowds to gather for sunrise and sunset rituals. The inauguration marks a milestone in Delhi's efforts to provide dedicated spaces for diverse religious practices.
The project, commissioned by the Delhi government, aims to accommodate the growing number of worshippers, especially from the Purvanchali community that celebrates the solar festival with great fervour. Officials said the ghats are equipped with lighting, seating and sanitation facilities to ensure a safe and orderly observance.
Speaking at the event, Naveen described the ghats as "a significant gift" to the Purvanchali people, highlighting the importance of preserving cultural traditions in the capital. He urged citizens to use the facilities responsibly and to keep the area clean.
Local authorities plan to monitor the site during the upcoming Chhath festival, expecting large crowds to gather for sunrise and sunset rituals. The inauguration marks a milestone in Delhi's efforts to provide dedicated spaces for diverse religious practices.