Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation on Sunday in his monthly radio broadcast programme ‘Mann Ki Baat’ and said the government is working to get Chhath Puja listed on UNESCO’s list of Intangible Cultural Heritage. He said the famous local festival of the state of Bihar, is now becoming global.

“Ahead of the festive season, the PM said that “Chhath Puja honours Surya Dev with offerings to the setting sun. Once local, it is now becoming a global festival,” he said in the 126th edition of ‘Mann Ki Baat’.

The Prime Minister also remembered Assam singer Zubeen Garg, who recently died in a tragic swimming accident in Singapore. PM Modi called him a “celebrated singer”, and added that his legacy will always live on.

“People are mourning the untimely passing of Zubeen Garg, a cel

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