Metro and Bus Services to Operate Late During Chhath Puja

In Brief

• Chhath Puja will be between 27 October and 28 October

• Meeting held to review preparations for Chhath Puja

• Metro and bus services to run late at night

(Chhath Puja) Chhath Puja will be between 27 October and 28 October. It is reported that facilities will be available at 40 locations in Mumbai for Chhath Puja. In this context, it is reported that metro and bus services will run late at night.

There will be tight police security at all places of worship, and CCTV will be installed for safety. BJP Mumbai President Amit Satam and Mangalprabhat Lodha held a special meeting with officials for Chhath Puja. A large number of people gather late into the night for Chhath Puja in the Mumbai area, so special arrangements have been made for the convenience of the devotees.

There is also a demand to increase police security to prevent any untoward incidents during such times. Permission is required at some places to perform Chhath Puja, and it has been suggested to implement a single-window scheme for the next five years. Additionally, if some Chhath Puja committees need permission for new worship sites, it should be granted immediately, as per the instructions given.