CM Rekha Gupta Inspects Munak Canal to Ensure Flawless Chhath Puja
CM Rekha Gupta visits Munak Canal to ensure ghats are ready, clean, and safe for devotees ahead of the Chhath festival.
With the auspicious festival of Chhath approaching, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta took a hands-on approach to ensure that devotees face no hurdles while offering their prayers. On Saturday, the Chief Minister visited the Munak Canal near Prem Bari Bridge in Singalpur to personally review the construction and beautification of the Chhath ghats, emphasizing that the comfort and safety of the public are paramount.
Strict Deadlines for Ghat Completion
During her inspection, CM Gupta left no stone unturned, directing officials to fast-track all pending work to ensure completion well before the festival begins. She stressed that the devotees, who gather to offer prayers to the Sun God and Chhathi Maiya, deserve a clean, organized, and accessible space.
The Chief Minister specifically focused on several key infrastructure points, including:
- Infrastructure: The completion of ghat walls and the construction of smooth pathways.
- Aesthetics: The installation of decorative lighting to brighten the area for evening and morning rituals.
- Accessibility: The development of roads and footpaths to manage the crowd efficiently.
- Environment: Extensive landscaping and plantation drives to beautify the canal banks.
Zero Tolerance for Filth and Debris
Cleanliness was a recurring theme during the CM's visit. Rekha Gupta issued stern warnings against the accumulation of garbage, demanding a robust waste collection system to keep the area pristine. She further ordered the immediate removal of all construction debris that could pose a risk or inconvenience to the visiting crowds.
"Every detail matters in ensuring a safe, convenient and joyful Chhath Puja celebration for all devotees," CM Gupta shared in a post on X following her visit.
A Broader Push for a Cleaner Capital
The visit to the Munak Canal is part of a larger cleanliness offensive led by the Chief Minister. Earlier on October 22, CM Gupta had already ordered an intensification of cleanliness drives across the national capital in anticipation of Diwali and other upcoming festivals.
To ensure the city remains spotless, she has mandated night-time cleaning operations in major markets and residential colonies. According to the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO), the CM has warned that any negligence in maintaining city hygiene will not be tolerated, directing agencies to eliminate garbage dumps and fix systemic shortcomings in the city's waste management immediately.
Coordination and Quality Control
Beyond the physical work, the Chief Minister highlighted the necessity of seamless coordination between various government departments. She urged officials to rectify any design flaws and maintain high-quality execution in all revamp projects at Prembari Pul, SingalPur, specifically focusing on drainage systems and parking arrangements to avoid chaos during the peak festival days.