Shankar Ghosh Inspects Siliguri Ghats for Chhath Puja Safety

As the Chhath Puja preparations in Siliguri intensify, Tourism Minister Shankar Ghosh visited the local ghats to ensure safety and cleanliness for the upcoming festival. On Saturday morning, the Minister toured the prominent Lalmohan Maulik Niranjan Ghat to inspect the ground-level readiness of the facilities.

Accompanied by senior officials from the Siliguri Municipal Corporation, he personally checked the lighting, cleanliness, and overall security measures. The Minister directed officials to address any shortcomings immediately, stressing that the administration's main goal is to ensure that devotees face no inconvenience during the festivities.

Strict Rules on Noise and Crowd Management

To better manage the massive influx of pilgrims, the administration is creating a comprehensive database of all Chhath Puja committees in the city. This will help track all the venues where rituals are being organized, allowing for more organized crowd control.

The Minister also issued a stern warning regarding noise pollution, stating that the use of DJs and loud firecrackers will not be tolerated during the celebrations. He urged all puja committees to uphold the sanctity of the festival and strictly follow the rules to maintain its dignity.