Chief Minister inspects Ganga ghats for Chhath festival preparations

Bihar Chief Minister Smriti Choudhary inspected various ghats along the Ganga river in Patna on Thursday to review preparations for the Chhath festival 2026.

Mr. Choudhary directed officials to facilitate the convenience, safety, cleanliness, and movement of those observing Chhath vrat and devotees, stating that all necessary preparations at the ghats should be completed on time so that worshippers do not face any difficulty while offering argya to the sun.

The Chief Minister began the inspection today from Nasir Ganj Ghat via steamer. During this, she reviewed arrangements from Collectorat Ghat, Gandhi Ghat, Pehalwan Ghat, Gulabi Ghat, Choudhary Tola Ghat, Pathri Ghat, and Gai Ghat to Mahavir Ghat. She directed officials to make robust security arrangements and strong barricading at the ghats, keeping in mind the water level and flow of the Ganga river. She also instructed to ensure barricading on the roads leading to the ghats and along the riverbank.

Mr. Choudhary directed that devotees and worshippers be continuously informed via microphones about facilities available at the ghats, security arrangements, and other necessary information during Chhath Puja. She instructed to make arrangements for easy movement to the ghats and to ensure no negligence in the matter of cleanliness.