Rajya Sabha MP and Former BJP Delhi President Shri Vijay Goel urged Lieutenant Governor of Delhi Shri Najeeb Jung to declare Chhath Puja, a public holiday in Delhi. Shri Goel is committed to his stand for demanding a public holiday on Chhath Puja and has repeatedly made this demand. He will now meet Home Minister Shri Rajnath Singh regarding the same.
In a letter to LG, Shri Goel said, “Chhath Puja in Delhi witnesses participation from lakhs of people especially purvanchalis. Declaring Chhath Puja a public holiday will help lakhs of purvanchalis and people of Delhi, to celebrate their festival without any work stress”.
With an absence of Government in Delhi, Lieutenant Governor Shri Najeeb Jung should ensure necessary arrangements are made and that the administration provides all the help for smooth conduct of the festival in the city. Lakhs of devotees throng Yamuna during festivals like Chhath Puja, Ganesh Chaturthi etc. We must ensure proper safety around the ghats to avoid any possible mishaps. Last year, Delhi witnessed a tragic episode when several people drowned and were left injured on the banks of Yamuna.
Shri Goel said, “Safety at the ghats, deployment of sufficient number of police personnel, life guards, ambulance, transport facility, traffic management measures for safety of women should be adequately taken care of on priority. Devotees, pilgrims and common people visiting the Chhath Puja ghats should not be left in the lurch”.
“Party workers should come out, volunteer and participate in the celebration of Chhath Puja. Party workers can be given disaster management training and they can be deployed along Yamuna, canals and other water bodies in all the districts of Delhi”, he added.
Shri Goel will launch ‘Swachhta Abhiyaan’ on banks of river Yamuna on Chhath Puja and will make an appeal to all responsible citizens to not litter around ghats and maintain cleanliness while performing puja.
Goel to launch cleanliness drive on Yamuna Bank on Chhath Puja
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Delhi Villages Delhi has 369 villages which, though called as Urban Villages but, continue to suffer from developmental inequalities. The basic infrastructure is in such a sorrow state that some villages
Education is a progressive discovery of our ignorance. Hence it’s imperative in the interest of societal development that its children and youth are well educated. It’s a shame that Delhi despite being the capital of India is not fully literate whereas a small state like Kerala has attained 100% literacy.
Wateris vital for the existence of life but we need to realize that like all the other resources it is not unlimited and, going by the experts’ opinion, the next war could be fought because of it.
Youth Development Youth is the backbone of our country’s progress and we all need to work towards their overall development. Apart from providing training & employment in traditional careers I have always encouraged active youth participation in politics.
Housing To own a home, irrespective of the size, is a dream cherished by many. I understand this sentiment and that is why I championed the cause to help protect the applicants who were promised homes and felt cheated by the Delhi government.
Power is one of the basic amenities of life happens to be a matter of great concern for the citizens of Delhi. Faulty meters, power shortage and inflated power bills are the most common grievances faced by every other citizen.
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Chandni Chowk I have a keen interest in exploring and learning about culture, traditions and Heritage. Chandni Chowk, my former parliamentary constituency, is a perfect example of the multicultural and multi-religious India.
Youth Development Youth is the backbone of our country’s progress and we all need to work towards their overall development. Apart from providing training & employment in traditional careers I have always encouraged active youth participation in politics.
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