Ambala, November 12 (R. Singh):-Haryana Energy, Transport and Labour Minister Anil Vij said that Chhath Puja is an important festival of the country, during which Chhathi Maiya is worshipped. A large number of people in our city and surrounding areas celebrate this festival and perform prayers while standing at the ghat. Vij said that there was no concrete ghat here earlier, and people used to fill a plot of land with water to perform the rituals. Now, a concrete ghat is being constructed on one acre of land in Ambala Cantonment. The remaining work, including toilets, changing rooms, electricity and other facilities, will be completed after Chhath Puja.
Earlier this morning, Mr. Vij inspected the construction of the Chhath Ghat at Chandpura, alongside the Tangri River bridge in Ambala Cantonment. During the visit, he interacted with officials of various departments present at the site regarding arrangements for Chhath Puja and issued necessary directions. He instructed the officials to ensure proper lighting, water supply and other arrangements for the festival. He also directed them to provide sufficient water to fill the ghat and install a signboard bearing the name of the Chhath Ghat.
It is worth mentioning that the Chhath Ghat is being constructed through the efforts of Energy Minister Anil Vij. Vij had allocated Rs. 50 lakh from his discretionary fund for the construction of the ghat, and this amount is being utilised for the project.
Upon the Energy Minister's arrival at the Chhath Ghat for the inspection, the Mithilanchal Navyuvak Sewa Samiti welcomed him. Councillor Jasbir Singh Jassi, Madan Lal Sharma, Sudarshan Singh Sehgal, Fakira Chand Saini, Ravi Jaat, Municipal Council Chairman Harish Goyal, departmental officials and others were present on the occasion.
