Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta paid a courtesy visit to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday and extended Diwali greetings to him.
In a post in Hindi on X, the chief minister said, “Paid a courtesy visit to the world’s most popular leader and India’s illustrious Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and conveyed heartfelt Diwali greetings. The esteemed prime minister’s company and his blessings inspire new energy and determination to serve Delhi with even greater dedication. Heartfelt thanks for your valuable time and guidance.”
The chief minister was accompanied by her family, including her husband and children, during the meeting.
In another post, she said the Delhi government, under the prime minister’s guidance, is working “on a war footing” to rejuvenate the Yamuna River. “Every day, every effort is part of this resolve to restore the Yamuna’s pure stream to its life-giving form,” she said.
The chief ministers’ office said in a statement that she also briefed the Prime Minister on preparations to make this year’s Chhath festival grand and auspicious. Special ghats for Chhath are being constructed on both banks of the Yamuna, ensuring that all necessary facilities are available for devotees. Arrangements include lighting, cleanliness, drinking water, security, medical assistance, and mobile toilets. Officials from the relevant departments are continuously monitoring the cleanliness of the ghats and water quality to ensure devotees face no inconvenience.
She stated that Chhath Mahaparv is a symbol of Indian culture and faith, and the Delhi government aims to ensure the festival is celebrated with devotion, piety, and cleanliness. She described the meeting with the Prime Minister as inspiring for Delhi’s development and public welfare. The Prime Minister assured full support, and the Chief Minister expressed gratitude for his guidance. Delhi is moving steadily towards a new path of development.
Rejuvenating the Yamuna was one of the cores promises of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the run-up to the Delhi Assembly polls held in February. In the polls, the saffron party made a comeback to power in the national capital after 27 years, defeating the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), which ruled the city for 10 years.
The chief minister had said earlier that this year’s Chhath Mahaparv will be “special and memorable” for the people of Delhi, setting a new benchmark for grandeur and orderliness in the Capital. The chief minister had also said that the women observing the festival will be able to offer prayers to the Sun God in the Yamuna, “free from filth and froth”. The Chhath festival will be celebrated from October 25 to 28.
