Directs officials to ensure cleanliness, lighting, water supply, security and other essential facilities for devotees
Says safety and convenience of devotees remain top priority; all arrangements to be completed well in time
Phagwara, October 30: Member Parliament Dr Raj Kumar Chabbewal on Friday inspected the Chhath Puja sites in Urban Estate and Onkar Nagar in Phagwara constituency to review the preparations for the upcoming festival and ensure that devotees are provided with all necessary facilities. He was accompanied by Mayor Rampal Uppal, Deputy Mayor Vicky Sood, ADC Phagwara Randeep Singh Heer and other administrative officials, along with local residents and representatives of the organizing committees.
During the visit, Dr Chabbewal interacted with the organizers and local residents to take stock of the arrangements being made for the religious celebrations. He reviewed the requirements at both locations and discussed various measures to ensure that devotees could offer prayers in a safe, clean and well-organized environment.
Emphasizing the importance of making adequate arrangements ahead of the festival, Dr Chabbewal directed the concerned officials to pay special attention to cleanliness, proper lighting, water supply, security and other essential facilities at the Chhath Puja sites. He stressed that all arrangements must be completed well in advance so that devotees do not face any inconvenience during the celebrations. He also called for ensuring an adequate supply of clean water through tankers wherever required, proper maintenance and cleanliness of the puja locations, sufficient lighting arrangements, and effective security measures to facilitate the smooth movement of devotees. The officials were asked to coordinate with the organizing committees and local residents to address any shortcomings promptly and ensure that all necessary facilities were available at the venues.
Dr Chabbewal said that Chhath Puja was an important festival celebrated with deep faith and devotion, particularly by devotees who worship the Sun God and Chhathi Maiya and offer prayers for the well-being, prosperity and happiness of their families. He added that the Punjab Government was committed to ensuring that people could celebrate their religious festivals in a peaceful atmosphere.
The MP further urged the officials and organizing committees to work in close coordination to ensure that the arrangements were completed on time.
