AAP MLA Sanjeev Jha criticises the Delhi government over alleged delays in Chhath arrangements, including tents, lighting and cleanliness at major ghats.

With Chhath Puja Mahaparv beginning on Friday, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader and Burari MLA Sanjeev Jha has criticised the Delhi government over alleged delays in preparations at major Chhath ghats. He claimed that essential arrangements, including tents, lighting, cleanliness and levelling of the ghats, were still incomplete at several locations despite the festival being just days away.

Sanjeev Jha visited Shyam Ghat in Jagatpur and Shastri Park Ghat in Burari to review the situation. Raising concerns over the arrangements, he accused the Rekha Gupta-led government of failing to make timely preparations for one of the most important festivals for the Purvanchal community.

The AAP leader questioned how devotees would perform rituals, sit comfortably and change their clothes if basic facilities were not available at the ghats. He also urged the Delhi government to take immediate action to address the reported shortcomings.

Shyam Ghat Faces Shortage of Tents and Lighting

During his visit to Shyam Ghat in Jagatpur, Sanjeev Jha said barricading had been completed along an approximately two-kilometre stretch. However, arrangements for tents and proper lighting were allegedly still pending.

According to the MLA, Shyam Ghat is among the largest Chhath locations along the Yamuna in Delhi and attracts a significant number of devotees. He said the absence of tents and lighting could create difficulties for people visiting the ghat to offer prayers and perform traditional rituals.

Jha also referred to his conversation with tent contractors, who reportedly said that the local committee should arrange the tents and that the matter would be examined later. He argued that such arrangements could not be managed independently by the local committee because tents and lighting were traditionally organised centrally across the entire stretch.

Raising concerns over the situation, he asked the authorities to ensure that facilities were made available as they had been in previous years.

Shastri Park Chhath Ghat Also Faces Alleged Delays

Sanjeev Jha also expressed dissatisfaction with the condition of Shastri Park Chhath Ghat in Burari. He alleged that the site had not been properly levelled and that tents and adequate cleanliness arrangements were missing.

Referring to the approaching festival date, he questioned why preparations had not been completed in advance. He said the government should have ensured that all essential facilities were ready before devotees began observing the festival.

The AAP MLA stressed that Chhath Puja preparations in Delhi should include proper arrangements for devotees to worship, sit, change clothes and maintain cleanliness at the riverbank locations.

Sanjeev Jha Accuses BJP Government of Neglecting Devotees

Targeting the BJP-led Delhi government, Jha alleged that ministers were focusing more on promotional videos and branding activities instead of addressing problems on the ground.

He said the faith of people from Purvanchal should not be taken lightly and warned that devotees should not have to struggle for basic facilities during the festival.

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The AAP leader also questioned the government’s claims about developing new Chhath ghats across a stretch of 10–12 kilometres. He argued that while new facilities were being highlighted, existing ghats were allegedly facing difficulties with basic arrangements.

Jha said the government should focus on ensuring that all established Chhath locations were properly equipped before making public claims about new developments.

Delay in Tent Tendering Process Also Questioned

The AAP MLA further alleged that delays in the tendering process had contributed to the incomplete arrangements. According to him, the tender for tents was issued only on Thursday, November 12, whereas the process should have been completed before Diwali.

He said preparations at the ghats traditionally began after Diwali, giving the authorities sufficient time to arrange tents, lighting and other facilities.

However, with the Chhath fast already underway, Jha claimed that important arrangements were still missing. He appealed to the district administration, commissioner and concerned ministers to intervene and ensure that tents were installed at Shyam Ghat without further delay.

AAP Demands Immediate Action Before Chhath Puja

Sanjeev Jha urged Chief Minister Rekha Gupta and Delhi government ministers to visit the affected locations and address the concerns raised by devotees. He said authorities should prioritise ground-level arrangements rather than promotional activities.

The MLA warned that any inconvenience to Chhath devotees because of inadequate facilities would be unacceptable. He also emphasised that proper lighting, tents, cleanliness and safe spaces for worship were essential for organising the festival smoothly.

The allegations have brought Chhath Puja preparations in Delhi into the political spotlight, with the AAP questioning the government’s readiness at major ghats. As devotees continue their traditional observances, attention remains on whether the authorities will complete the pending arrangements in time for the main festival rituals.

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