On Thursday, the Delhi government stated that the Chhath pooja celebration shall not be allowed in public places, public grounds, river banks and temples citing the COVID-19 pandemic in the national capital.
Public were advised the public to celebrate Chhath pooja at their homes, as per an order issued by the Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA).
The DDMA order stated that the COVID preventive measures in Delhi will continue till November 15.
This comes after Delhi Lieutenant Governor Anil Baijal, chaired the meeting of DDMA earlier on Wednesday in wake of the upcoming festive season to prevent any resurgence of infection.
Delhi Government ministers Satyendra Jain, Kailash Gahlot, AIIMS Delhi Director Dr Randeep Guleria and senior officers of NITI Aayog, Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) were among present at the meeting.
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