Delhi

XNew Delhi: Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Saturday inspected the Yamuna ghats here as she took a boat ride on the river to assess arrangements for the forthcoming Chhath Puja.

She asserted her “sanatani” government is preparing for a grand celebration of the festival along the river bank.

The Chief Minister, accompanied by Tourism, Art and Culture minister Kapil Mishra, directed the officers to ensure proper preparations for the four-day festival likely to be celebrated from October 25-28.

For years, Chhath celebrations were not happening along the Yamuna because of “negligence” of previous government and the Purvanchali people kept away from the river, the chief minister said in a video message.

“Now, a ‘sanatani’ government is in place and it’s our duty to ensure a gran

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