Delhi To Get 11-km Chhath Ghat, BJP Chief To Inaugurate It On November 12

Delhi is preparing an 11-km-long Chhath ghat along the Munak Canal, which the government says will be the longest in the capital.

BJP national president Nitin Nabin will inaugurate it on November 12, a day before the four-day festival begins.The ghat will stretch from the Outer Ring Road to Inderlok, with steps on both sides of the canal and a concrete road to make it easier for devotees to reach the water.The inauguration will take place near Singalpur village, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said on Monday after reviewing Chhath preparations with officials and puja committees.The government says the new ghat will allow devotees from several neighbouring Assembly constituencies to offer prayers without having to travel long distances.And it is not the only addition this year.Over 1,400 Chhath Ghats In DelhiMore than 1,400 ghats are being prepared across Delhi for Chhath Puja, up from 1,326 last year.Gupta has directed officials to complete major arrangements at least two days before the festival, leaving only final cleaning, filling of ponds with water and tent installation for the last…