AAP convenor and Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, ministers of Delhi government, MLAs and party councillors joined Chhath puja with people from purvanchal on Sunday.  Kejriwal participated in various programs organized for Chhath puja in his electoral constituency New Delhi's Lakshmibai Nagar, East Kidwai Nagar, and Kali Bari.

The Chief Minister met devotees and extended his best wishes and congratulations for the grand festival. AAP convenor also prayed to Chhathi Maiya to bring happiness to everyone and bless every home abundantly.

The Delhi Government has constructed 1000 Chhath ghats this year so that people from Purvanchal living in Delhi can celebrate the Chhath Mahaparv with all conveniences.

During this time, the Delhi Government made all necessary arrangements to ensure a successful Chhath Puja. Ministers and MLAs of the government inspected several Chhath ghats, assessed preparations, and provided every possible assistance to the devotees.

 The Chief Minister also sought the blessings at Shiv Temple located on Kali Bari Marg, meeting devotees and extending Chhath Puja greetings. After that, Kejriwal arrived at Laxmi Bai Nagar.

There, he joined his brothers, sisters, and mothers from Purvanchal to offer Arghya to Lord Surya and perform the worship of Chhathi Maiya.

The Chief Minister shared a clip of his worship and interaction with the devotees on his 'X' (formerly Twitter).

He tweeted, “Along with all my Purvanchali brothers, sisters and mothers of Delhi, I participated in the great festival of folk faith 'Chhath Puja', offered Arghya to Lord Surya and prayed to Chhathi Maiya for everyone's good health, happiness, prosperity and happy life. Jai Chhathi Maiya."

Extending best wishes to people on the occasion in the morning, Kejriwal tweeted saying, "Heartfelt wishes to all of you on the worship of Lord Surya and the grand festival of faith Chhath Puja. May Chhathi Maiya keep you all healthy, happy and prosperous, and fulfil all your desires."