New Delhi: In a clear effort to reach out to the electorate in Bihar ahead of the Assembly elections in the state, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Sunday, talked of getting Chhath Mahaparva added to the UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage List.

He said this during 126th edition of his monthly radio programme ‘Mann ki Baat’, ANI has reported. ADVERTISEMENT

According to the PM, this Government of India move will help people all over the world learn about the festival’s importance and beauty.

“I am very happy to inform you that the Government of India is also engaged in a major endeavour connected with Chhath Puja. The Government of India is striving to include the Chhath Mahaparva in UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage List. When Chhath Puja is included in the UNESCO list, people in

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