Delhi CM offers prayer at Chhath ghat, lauds contribution by Purvanchal community
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta participated in Chhath Puja festivities while praising the Purvanchal community's contributions to the city. The event was marked by ongoing political friction between the AAP and BJP regarding Yamuna River pollution and the handling of a recent fish mortality incident.
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The report highlights the intersection of religious cultural events and local political maneuvering in Delhi, reflecting the ongoing tensions between major political parties in the region.
New Delhi Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, along with senior BJP leaders, on Sunday evening (November 15, 2026) offered “arghya” (prayers) at a Chhath Ghat on the Yamuna in Sonia Vihar, amidst other devotees, and lauded the efforts of the Purvanchal community toward the development of the city. Meanwhile, the politics over the Yamuna’s pollution refused to die down, as the AAP attacked the BJP government for arresting an alleged Dalit youth in connection with dead fish found in the upper stretch of the Yamuna River in Sonia Vihar. The party alleged that the police let the Dalit youth go only after the AAP raised the issue. Niharika Bhatt said that Surender, aged around 30, was arrested in connection with the case. He was later released, as it was a bailable offence, denying any political pressure for the release, she added.
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