November 19 Declares As Dry Day For Chhath Puja

An order is issued by the Excise department…

The National Capital government has declared Chhath a 'dry day,' on Sunday ordering liquor shops in the city to remain shut on the festival.

On Thursday, an order issued by the Excise department said liquor vends will stay closed as Chhath Puja on Sunday has been declared a dry day.

Chhath is an important festival celebrated to worship the Sun by the natives of Purvanchal - Eastern UP and Bihar - settled in Delhi.

The government has prepared more than 900 ghats for the worshippers to worship the Sun.

The AAP on Thursday said the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) has prepared a 10-point plan to ensure the smooth conduct of this year's Chhath Puja.

The plan includes the construction of ghats and the provision of lights and toilet facilities at ghats, among other things.

Addressing a press conference here, AAP MCD in-charge Durgesh Pathak said meticulous preparations have been made for Chhath Mahaparv and Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has announced a 10-point plan.

"First, excellent ghats will be constructed. Second, arrangements for tents will be made there.

Next, there will be provision for lights as people come for Chhath Puja in the morning and at night. Fourth, toilet facilities will be provided at every ghat by the government.