Rising importance of Chhath Puja in New Delhi marks growing clout of Purvanchali voters in national capital
6 years, 2 months ago

Rising importance of Chhath Puja in New Delhi marks growing clout of Purvanchali voters in national capital

Firstpost  

Even as Delhi braces itself for general elections, this Chhath Puja, a prime festival among the Purvanchali voters, kept political leaders on their toes. Even as Delhi braces itself for 2019 general elections, this Chhath Puja, a prime festival among the Purvanchali voters, kept political leaders on their toes as they wooed this crowd of migrant electorates. If the Aam Aadmi Party-led Delhi government increased the number of facilities nearly by double for the devotees to celebrate Chhath Puja, the BJP blamed the government for not doing enough. Information shared by AAP sources say that party leaders Dilip Pandey and Raghav Chadha are scheduled to attend nine Chhath Puja functions each.

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Delhi polls: Political slugfest over Purvanchali voters intensifies
4 days, 10 hours ago

Delhi polls: Political slugfest over Purvanchali voters intensifies

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: In the high-stakes battle for Purvanchali votes, the Congress has promised to build a Chhath Puja ghat, akin to the Maha Kumbh structures, on the Yamuna riverbank, if it comes to power. Making the announcement, BPCC president Akhilesh Prasad Singh slammed the AAP and BJP for allegedly neglecting the contributions of the Purvanchali community to Delhi’s growth. “Purvanchalis …

₹18,000 a month for pujaris: Arvind Kejriwal to launch registration of AAP’s pre-poll scheme today
Top News
2 weeks, 1 day ago

₹18,000 a month for pujaris: Arvind Kejriwal to launch registration of AAP’s pre-poll scheme today

Live Mint  

Delhi Elections 2025: Aam Aadmi Party chief Arvind Kejriwal has announced a monthly honorarium of ₹18,000 for temple priests and gurdwara granthis, if the party returns to power in Delhi assembly elections 2025. The registration process for the scheme will be launched today, December 31 at the Hanuman Mandir in Connaught Place, Kejriwal said. However, imams under the Waqf Board …

Delhi Assembly Election: Latest BJP-AAP Battle Centres Around Purvanchal Votes. Here's Why It Matters
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3 weeks, 4 days ago

Delhi Assembly Election: Latest BJP-AAP Battle Centres Around Purvanchal Votes. Here's Why It Matters

ABP News  

Purvanchali votes have become the centre of the latest battle between the Aam Aadmi Party and the Bharatiya Janata Party ahead of assembly polls in Delhi. Nadda's statement soon snowballed into a controversy with AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal accusing the BJP president of calling the people of the Purvanchali community "Rohingyas and Bangladeshis", and "admitting" that their names were being …

AAP's Somnath Bharti Accuses BJP Of Using Police, DDA To Stop Chhath Celebrations In Delhi, Party Reacts
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2 months, 1 week ago

AAP's Somnath Bharti Accuses BJP Of Using Police, DDA To Stop Chhath Celebrations In Delhi, Party Reacts

ABP News  

Senior AAP leader Somnath Bharti on Thursday accused the BJP of using the police and the Delhi Development Authority to stop Purvanchalis from celebrating Chhath Puja in the national capital. "The anti-Purvanchali face of the BJP has been exposed after it stopped people from the Hauz Khas village from celebrating Chhath at the place where it used to be held …

Delhi: Devotees celebrate Chhath Puja at ‘ghats’ amid tougher norms
2 months, 1 week ago

Delhi: Devotees celebrate Chhath Puja at ‘ghats’ amid tougher norms

Hindustan Times  

Devotees across Delhi celebrated Chhath Puja on Thursday by submerging themselves in artificial “ghats”, as access to the river’s natural banks was barricaded a day after the Delhi high court refused to lift a 2021 ban imposed on immersions in the polluted river. “Our family has celebrated Chhath Puja every year and we used to go to the Kalindi Kunj …

CM Atishi, Arvind Kejriwal Join Chhath Puja Celebrations, Perform Rituals In Delhi: WATCH
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2 months, 1 week ago

CM Atishi, Arvind Kejriwal Join Chhath Puja Celebrations, Perform Rituals In Delhi: WATCH

ABP News  

Delhi Chief Minister Atishi joined the Chhath Puja celebrations on Thursday, November 7 at the Chhath Pooja Ghat in Balamkund Khand, Giri Nagar, where she was seen performing the rituals. #ChhathPuja pic.twitter.com/EApTLynPLP — Press Trust of India November 7, 2024 AAP national convenor Arvind Kejriwal also performed Chhath Puja rituals in Vidhan Sabha, Delhi. #WATCH | AAP national convenor Arvind …

Chhath Puja celebrations: Delhi CM Atishi performs 'sandhya arghya' at Giri Nagar ghat | WATCH
2 months, 1 week ago

Chhath Puja celebrations: Delhi CM Atishi performs 'sandhya arghya' at Giri Nagar ghat | WATCH

India TV News  

Amid the Chhath Puja celebrations across the country, Delhi Chief Minister Atishi on Thursday visited the puja ghat in Delhi's Kalkaji area and joyfully took part in the rituals. Speaking about her participation in the Chhath Puja celebrations, the Delhi Chief Minister said she had prayed for the happiness and prosperity of the people of Delhi. Videos of Delhi BJP …

AAP Govt Ensures No More Leaving Delhi for Chhath: Atishi
2 months, 1 week ago

AAP Govt Ensures No More Leaving Delhi for Chhath: Atishi

Hindustan Times  

The AAP government in Delhi has ensured that the people from Purvanchal do not have to leave the city for Chhath. The government has prepared more than 1,000 ghats for the people to celebrate the festival, and has ensured that all the basic facilities, including water, washrooms, doctors, and ambulances among others are ensured on all the major ghats across …

AAP's Kejriwal Announces Another Campaign for Delhi Assembly Elections
2 months, 1 week ago

AAP's Kejriwal Announces Another Campaign for Delhi Assembly Elections

Live Mint  

Former Delhi Chief Minister and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) convener Arvind Kejriwal has announced that he will seek re-election in the upcoming Delhi Assembly elections in February next year. Kejriwal highlighted his development background and claimed that he has been working for the people for 10 years, providing free electricity to Delhi residents during his previous tenure.

AAP and Congress hope to trounce BJP in Delhi with their 4-3 seat-sharing arrangement
10 months, 3 weeks ago

AAP and Congress hope to trounce BJP in Delhi with their 4-3 seat-sharing arrangement

The Hindu  

: While announcing their alliance on Saturday, leaders of the Aam Aadmi Party and the Congress, which drew a blank in the last two Lok Sabha elections in the national capital, expressed confidence in their ability to take on the Bharatiya Janata Party in the upcoming parliamentary election. Delhi Congress chief Arvinder Singh Lovely said the two parties will soon …

Chhath 2023: Delhi Govt to Set Up Over 1,000 Puja Ghats; Cops Release List of Road to Avoid Near Sites
1 year, 1 month ago

Chhath 2023: Delhi Govt to Set Up Over 1,000 Puja Ghats; Cops Release List of Road to Avoid Near Sites

News 18  

With Chhath festivities set to conclude on Sunday, Delhi Traffic Police has made elaborate arrangements to tackle the huge gatherings expected at the water bodies across the national capital on the final day of the four-day-long festival. Delhi Govt To Set Up 1,000 Chhath Ghats For devotees residing in the national capital who celebrate the festival, the Delhi government has …

Chhath Puja 2023: Delhi Traffic Alert! Avoid THESE routes during celebrations
1 year, 1 month ago

Chhath Puja 2023: Delhi Traffic Alert! Avoid THESE routes during celebrations

Live Mint  

The Delhi Traffic Police released a traffic advisory on Friday regarding the Chhath Puja celebration in the national capital. While some devotees may leave after sunset prayers, several will stay for the night at various ponds in tents.” The traffic police advised commuters to avoid the roads near the sites allocated for the Chhath Puja celebration to ensure smooth traffic …

Chhath Puja 2023: Delhi Traffic Police issues advisory ahead of mahaparv
1 year, 1 month ago

Chhath Puja 2023: Delhi Traffic Police issues advisory ahead of mahaparv

India TV News  

Chhath Puja 2023: In view of the huge gatherings expected at the water bodies across the national capital on Chhath Puja on Sunday, Delhi Traffic Police on Friday said that they have made elaborate arrangements as the released an advisory. Commuters are advised to avoid the roads adjoining the Chhath Puja sites including, the stretch of Outer Ring Road, Old …

AAP urges Election Commission to reschedule Chhattisgarh assembly poll due to Chhath festival
1 year, 2 months ago

AAP urges Election Commission to reschedule Chhattisgarh assembly poll due to Chhath festival

Live Mint  

In view of the Chhath Puja festival, The Aam Aadmi Party has written a letter to the Election Commission of India, requesting them to reschedule voting date of the second phase of the Chhattisgarh assembly polls. AAP announces 3rd list for Chhattisgarh polls Earlier on 13 October, AAP has released its third list of candidates for the Chhattisgarh Assembly Election. …

News18 Evening Digest: Will Do Your Work First, Kejriwal Tells Those Who Didn't Vote for AAP and Other Stories
2 years, 1 month ago

News18 Evening Digest: Will Do Your Work First, Kejriwal Tells Those Who Didn't Vote for AAP and Other Stories

News 18  

Will Do Your Work First, Kejriwal Tells Those Who Didn’t Vote for AAP, 3 Reasons Why BJP Lost the Delhi Plot despite Giving Flats to Slum Dwellers and other news in evening digest. No ‘Booth Polish’ for MCD: 3 Reasons Why BJP Lost the Delhi Plot despite Giving Flats to Slum Dwellers Having ruled the Municipal Corporation of Delhi for …

MCD election: ‘Will restore Chhath ghats’- Congress’ big promise | How Purvanchalis voters play up in polls
2 years, 1 month ago

MCD election: ‘Will restore Chhath ghats’- Congress’ big promise | How Purvanchalis voters play up in polls

India TV News  

Poll campaigns for ongoing Municipal Corporation of Delhi polls reach the pinnacle as a week to go to vote to elect ward councilors. On Monday, Congress in a bid to woo Purvanchali voters promised to restore Chhath ghats on the banks of the Yamuna and provide other facilities for them to hold their festival without hurdles. The Congress' Delhi unit …

Damper on Chhath festivities in Delhi as govt bans puja at ITO ghat
2 years, 2 months ago

Damper on Chhath festivities in Delhi as govt bans puja at ITO ghat

India Today  

The administration in the national capital has put a ban on Chhath Puja festivities in the Yamuna river at Delhi's ITO ghat. India Today photo The devotees will be allowed to perform Chhath Puja at articifical ghats created along the banks of the Yamuna by the Delhi government. On the third day of Chhath Puja 2022, the Delhi administration officials …

Delhi LG declares Chhath Puja on 30 October as 'dry day' in national capital
2 years, 2 months ago

Delhi LG declares Chhath Puja on 30 October as 'dry day' in national capital

Firstpost  

Earlier, Delhi Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena had given his nod to hold Chhath Puja at designated ghats on the Yamuna New Delhi: Delhi Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena on Wednesday declared Chhath Puja to be a Dry Day in the national capital on 30 October for the first time, news agency ANI reported. pic.twitter.com/rgoY3ZBRMc — ANI October 28, 2022 …

‘Election on Yamuna over, focus on MCD poll issues’: Kejriwal's advice to BJP
2 years, 2 months ago

‘Election on Yamuna over, focus on MCD poll issues’: Kejriwal's advice to BJP

Hindustan Times  

Aam Aadmi Party convenor and Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday said issues concerning the Yamuna, schools and hospitals in the national capital were taken care of in the 2020 Assembly election and the upcoming civic body polls will be centered around the city's cleanliness and garbage-related matters. A thick layer of foam floats on the Yamuna river near …

Delhi L-G approves Chhath Puja at designated ghats on Yamuna; warns CM against 'misleading publicity'
2 years, 2 months ago

Delhi L-G approves Chhath Puja at designated ghats on Yamuna; warns CM against 'misleading publicity'

India TV News  

Highlights Chhath Puja celebration only at designated ghats, said Delhi L-G L-G VK Saxena asked chief minister Arvind Kejriwal to ensure clean ghats and water for devotees L-G also cautioned Arvind Kejriwal against "misleading and pre-mature publicity" Chhath Puja 2022 : Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena on Wednesday approved Chhath Puja at designated ghats on the Yamuna and asked chief …

Chhath Puja: Delhi’s oldest ghat ITO starts preparation for festival
2 years, 2 months ago

Chhath Puja: Delhi’s oldest ghat ITO starts preparation for festival

Live Mint  

The National Capital's oldest Chhath Puja ghat ITO has started the preparation for the upcoming Chhath Puja under PWD and Delhi Chhath Puja Samiti. Talking about the preparation, Delhi Chhath Puja Samiti Vice President Anil Singh said that the samite will organise cultural programmes and 'bhandara' for devotees this year. Delhi Police, Civil Defence and our Delhi Chhath Puja Samiti …

Delhi Congress demands dry day, public holiday on Chhath Puja
2 years, 2 months ago

Delhi Congress demands dry day, public holiday on Chhath Puja

India Today  

The Delhi Congress has sought announcement of a public holiday and dry day on Chhath Puja. We demand to reinstate public holiday and a dry day on the occasion of Chhath Puja," said Chaudhary Anil Kumar, president, Delhi Pradesh Congress Committee. On Wednesday, Delhi Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena gave his nod to hold Chhath Puja at designated ghats on …

Chhath Puja 2022: Delhi government allocates Rs 25 crore for festival arrangements
2 years, 3 months ago

Chhath Puja 2022: Delhi government allocates Rs 25 crore for festival arrangements

India TV News  

Highlights Delhi govt has made grand preparations for Chhath Puja at around 1,100 sites Delhi CM allocated Rs 25 crore for the festival on Friday Chhath Puja will be celebrated on October 30 and 31 Chhath Puja 2022: The Delhi government has made grand preparations for Chhath Puja at around 1,100 sites and allocated Rs 25 crore for the festival, …

'Punjab Waalo, Tussi Kamaal Kardita': As AAP Crushes Bigwigs, Kejriwal's Terrorist Vs Deshbhakt Reminder
2 years, 10 months ago

'Punjab Waalo, Tussi Kamaal Kardita': As AAP Crushes Bigwigs, Kejriwal's Terrorist Vs Deshbhakt Reminder

News 18  

As the latest voting counting trends, in Punjab Assembly elections, suggest a clear victory for the Aam Aadmi Party, the AAP party national convener Arvind Kejriwal held a conference at the party office in Delhi on Thursday. Thanking the people of Punjab for giving a favorable mandate for AAP, Kejriwal said, “Punjab walo tussi kamal kardita. But, the people of …

Delhi Govt Installs Bamboo Structures, Sprinkles Water to Remove Froth from Yamuna; Faces Criticism for 'Cover-up'
3 years, 2 months ago

Delhi Govt Installs Bamboo Structures, Sprinkles Water to Remove Froth from Yamuna; Faces Criticism for 'Cover-up'

News 18  

A day after the Delhi government deployed 15 boats in the polluted River Yamuna to remove toxic froth at Kalindi Kunj banks, where people were gathering for Chhat puja despite restrictions, bamboo structures were installed and water sprayed from tankers on Wednesday to dissipate the foam. As the administration faced flak for these ‘cover-up’ measures, officials admitted that the problem …

Amid politics over Chhath Puja, ghats being prepared in defiance of DDMA order
3 years, 2 months ago

Amid politics over Chhath Puja, ghats being prepared in defiance of DDMA order

India Today  

On the second day of Chhath Puja, at Delhi's ITO Yamuna Chhath Ghat, those from the Purvanchali community were busy gearing up for the first ‘aargh’. The representatives of the ITO Chhath Puja Samiti --one of the oldest Chhath Puja organisers of Delhi—were filling clean water in the artificial lake and cleaning the permanent ghats located on the bank of …

AAP vs BJP in Delhi, Nod by UP, Maha: Why Chhath Matters & What Purvanchalis Mean for Political Parties
3 years, 2 months ago

AAP vs BJP in Delhi, Nod by UP, Maha: Why Chhath Matters & What Purvanchalis Mean for Political Parties

News 18  

Ahead of Chhat puja on Wednesday, several states have issued guidelines and made provisions for the festival. In Delhi, the state government has made provisions for 800 ghats for people to celebrate Chhath Puja. Point of Contestation The Delhi Disaster Management Authority has prohibited Chhath Puja on the banks of the Yamuna this year. BJP MP Parvesh Verma on Monday …

Why every political party in Delhi wants to hop on to Chhath bandwagon despite Covid threat
3 years, 2 months ago

Why every political party in Delhi wants to hop on to Chhath bandwagon despite Covid threat

Firstpost  

Delhi today is more replete with ‘Chhath Ki Badhaiyan’ posters and hoardings than they can be seen in the state of Bihar After Diwali, Delhi is now all set to celebrate Chhath Puja over the next two days. The plot has got messier with BJP MP Parvesh Verma ‘challenging’ Arvind Kejriwal to stop him from visiting the Chhath ghat at …

Arvind Kejriwal government allows Chhath celebrations in Delhi
3 years, 2 months ago

Arvind Kejriwal government allows Chhath celebrations in Delhi

India TV News  

The Arvind Kejriwal government has allowed Chhath celebrations in Delhi, Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia announced on Wednesday. The DDMA, which devises Covid management policies for the capital, had banned Chhath Puja celebrations at public places, including at Yamuna riverbanks, water bodies and temples in Delhi, after a meeting on September 30. Amid protests by the BJP and the Congress …

Delhi CM Kejriwal Writes to Lieutenant Governor Over Chhath Puja Celebration
3 years, 3 months ago

Delhi CM Kejriwal Writes to Lieutenant Governor Over Chhath Puja Celebration

The Quint  

The Bharatiya Janata Party has locked horns with the Aam Aadmi Party -led Delhi government on the issue of BJP's Northeast Delhi MP Manoj Tiwari carrying out a chariot procession to garner support of the Purvanchal community. Since then, a bunch of letters have been exchanged between both the Delhi and Central governments and a demonstration was also carried out …

Allow Chhath puja celebrations in Delhi, COVID situation now under control, Arvind Kejriwal urges Anil Baijal in letter
3 years, 3 months ago

Allow Chhath puja celebrations in Delhi, COVID situation now under control, Arvind Kejriwal urges Anil Baijal in letter

Firstpost  

Delhi BJP MP Manoj Tiwari, who started a “Chhath Rath Yatra” against the ban, tweeted stubbornness has yielded to faith following the letter New Delhi: Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal urged Lieutenant Governor Anil Baijal on Thursday to call a meeting of the DDMA as soon as possible to allow Chhath puja celebrations as the COVID-19 situation in the national …

Row over ban on Chhath Puja celebrations fuels Purvanchali politics in Delhi
3 years, 3 months ago

Row over ban on Chhath Puja celebrations fuels Purvanchali politics in Delhi

India Today  

A former Congress MP from Delhi is appealing to the Arvind Kejriwal government to not hurt the sentiments of Purvanchalis. In totality, the DDMA’s order to ban the Chhath Puja celebrations in public places has taken the national capital’s politics by storm. However, the DDMA decided to ban Chhath Puja celebrations in public places. “When the Ramlila can be permitted, …

Amid COVID pandemic, No 'Chhath Puja' at public places, river banks, temples: Delhi government
3 years, 3 months ago

Amid COVID pandemic, No 'Chhath Puja' at public places, river banks, temples: Delhi government

India TV News  

The Delhi government on Thursday stated the Chhath puja celebration shall not be allowed in public places, public grounds, river banks and temples citing the COVID-19 pandemic in the national capital. An order issued by the Delhi Disaster Management Authority advised the public to celebrate Chhath puja at their homes. Chhath puja celebration shall not be allowed in public places/public …

Delhi allows gatherings for Ramleela, Durga Puja, bans Chhath Puja in public places
3 years, 3 months ago

Delhi allows gatherings for Ramleela, Durga Puja, bans Chhath Puja in public places

India Today  

The Delhi government on Wednesday relaxed the restriction on gatherings till November 15 in view of the upcoming festival season with strict compliance with Covid-19 rules. The Delhi Disaster Management Authority released a set of guidelines and said crowds will be allowed to take part in events related to festivals such as Ramleela celebrations and Durga Puja while adhering to …

Delhi HC upholds AAP govt order barring Chhath Puja celebrations at public places
4 years, 1 month ago

Delhi HC upholds AAP govt order barring Chhath Puja celebrations at public places

India Today  

The Delhi High Court has made it clear that it will not interfere with the Delhi Government's decision to bar permissions for holding Chhath Puja celebrations in public places due to the rising number of coronavirus cases. Soon after the Delhi government's decision, a petition was filed in the court saying that this type of decision would affect the religious …

Delhi Govt Declares November 20 A Public Holiday on Account of Chhath Puja
4 years, 1 month ago

Delhi Govt Declares November 20 A Public Holiday on Account of Chhath Puja

News 18  

The Delhi government on Tuesday announced that November 20 will be a public holiday on account of Chhath Puja. Delhi government authorities last week had prohibited celebrating Chhath Puja in public places and water bodies. An order issued by Chief Secretary and Delhi Disaster Management Authority executive committee chairman Vijay Dev last week issued directions to all district magistrates and …

No Chhath puja at river banks, temples, public places in Delhi due to coronavirus, rules DDMA
4 years, 2 months ago

No Chhath puja at river banks, temples, public places in Delhi due to coronavirus, rules DDMA

India Today  

Citing the recent rise in novel coronavirus cases in the national capital, Delhi Disaster Management Authority has issued an advisory to all officials instructing them to ensure that Chhath Puja is not performed at public places, river banks and temples in Delhi. In the order issued by Chief Secretary and DDMA executive committee chairman Vijay Dev, the DMs and DCPs …

AAP’s Sanjay Singh sits on dharna for permission to conduct Chhath Puja in south Delhi day after party workers clash with BJP
5 years, 2 months ago

AAP’s Sanjay Singh sits on dharna for permission to conduct Chhath Puja in south Delhi day after party workers clash with BJP

Firstpost  

Senior AAP leader Sanjay Singh sat on a dharna briefly on Thursday, accusing the BJP of playing “dirty politics” over the construction of a Chhath Puja ghat in south Delhi’s Kalkaji, a day after the workers of the two parties clashed over the issue. New Delhi: Senior AAP leader Sanjay Singh sat on a dharna briefly on Thursday, accusing the …

Kejriwal says dirty, greedy people have left AAP, party is united
5 years, 11 months ago

Kejriwal says dirty, greedy people have left AAP, party is united

India Today  

With his party's Punjab unit facing a split in its leadership, Aam Aadmi Party chief Arvind Kejriwal said on Sunday that "dirty people" had left the party. The Delhi chief minister said that "greedy people" had left the AAP and that they were not fit to be part of the party. Heaping praise on AAP's Sangrur MP Bhagwant Mann, Kejriwal …

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