Hapur (Uttar Pradesh) [India], November 10 (HBTV): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath held a review meeting with district administration officials and public representatives on Sunday regarding preparations for the upcoming Garh Ganga Mela 2025. He directed that no obscene songs should be played during cultural programs at the event.
‘No obscene songs should be played during cultural programs. Instead, we should bring in good teams from the cultural department and include folk artists, folk singers, and folk art in the performances. NDRF and SDRF should be deployed for any emergency situation. Officials should behave properly with the devotees. The public redressal system should be strengthened. CCTV cameras should be in place. Parking and mobile toilet facilities must be ensured. In future, we should try to install zero liquid discharge toilets,’ said the Chief Minister.
He further instructed that ghats should be prepared in an orderly manner to prevent chaos during bathing. ‘Changing rooms for women should be available. Cleanliness should be given special importance. Single-use plastic has been banned. Safety from electrocution should be ensured. Fire safety precautions have been taken. Temporary hospitals should be built. Anti-snake venom and rabies vaccine should be available. SDRF and NDRF teams should keep patrolling during the bath,’ he added.
The Garh Ganga Mela in Hapur is held annually around Kartik Purnima in November.
Earlier, on Saturday, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath extended warm greetings to the people on the occasion of Chhath Puja, wishing for the blessings of Chhathi Maiya to bring prosperity, happiness, and well-being to all devotees.
In a post on X, he said, ‘May the grace of Chhathi Maiya remain upon all of you. Special good wishes from our side to the mothers and sisters who observe the rigorous fast for their families... Hail Chhathi Maiya!’
In a recorded message shared on X, he lauded the devotion of women who observe the traditional Nirjala Vrat (waterless fast) during the festival, which is dedicated to worshipping the Sun God and Chhathi Maiya for health, prosperity, and family welfare.
Chhath Puja, celebrated mainly in Bihar, Jharkhand, eastern Uttar Pradesh, and Nepal’s Terai region, spans four days and involves offering prayers to the setting and rising sun. Devotees gather at riverbanks and water bodies to make offerings and seek blessings for their loved ones.
(ANI)