Patna : Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary on Tuesday conducted a second inspection of the Ganga ghats in Patna to review preparations for Chhath Mahaparv 2026. He travelled by steamer from Nasriganj Ghat to Mahavir Ghat, reviewing arrangements at several locations and directing officials to ensure adequate safety, cleanliness and facilities for devotees.
During the inspection, the Chief Minister said that 90 of the 103 identified Ganga ghats have been declared completely safe, while the remaining 13 are being assessed. He said the district administration and state government were working to ensure that devotees do not face any inconvenience during the festival.
Choudhary also appealed to people living outside Bihar to return to the state and celebrate Chhath. Describing it as the state’s own major festival, he highlighted the tradition of offering arghya to the rising and setting Sun.
CM Directs Officials To Strengthen Ghat Safety
The Chief Minister instructed officials to complete all preparations at the Ganga ghats before the festival. He emphasised that Chhath devotees should be able to offer prayers and arghya without facing difficulties.
Taking into account the water level and current of the Ganga, he directed the administration to put in place strong safety arrangements at the ghats. Officials were asked to install sturdy barricades near the riverfront and along access routes to prevent congestion and facilitate the movement of devotees.
He also stressed the need for smooth traffic management so that devotees can reach the ghats without difficulty. Barricading must be arranged along roads near the river and on approach routes to ensure orderly movement.
Cleanliness And Public Announcements To Be Ensured
The Chief Minister directed officials to maintain proper cleanliness at all ghats and complete the remaining arrangements on time.
The directions are aimed at improving crowd management and ensuring that devotees receive information promptly throughout the festival.
Officials Accompany CM During Ghat Inspection
During the inspection, Choudhary was accompanied by Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Kumar Choudhary, BJP national president Nitin Nabin, Health Minister Nishant, Cooperation Minister Ram Kripal Yadav and Urban Development and Housing Minister Nitish Mishra.
Patna Mayor Sita Sahu, Deputy Mayor Reshmi Chandravanshi, Chief Secretary Pratyaya Amrit, Director General of Police Preeti Verma, Development Commissioner Mihir Kumar Singh, Patna District Magistrate Kundan Kumar and Senior Superintendent of Police Kartikeya K Sharma were also present.
Several senior officials from the departments of disaster management, home, road construction, health, energy, water resources, transport and urban development accompanied the Chief Minister during the review.
