DDMA meeting on October 27 to discuss Covid situation, ‘reconsider’ Chhath Puja celebrations ban

The DDMA will meet on October 27 to discuss the current Covid-19 situation in the national capital, and is also likely to “reconsider” its ban on Chhath Puja celebrations at public places, officials said on Friday.

The Delhi Disaster Management Authority, in its September 30 order, had prohibited celebration of Chhath Puja at public places, including Yamuna riverbanks, water bodies and temples in the city, in view of the pandemic.

“The DDMA will meet on October 27 to discuss the current Covid-19 situation and reconsider its decision to prohibit Chhath at public places,” said a senior government officer.

Delhi BJP leaders, including party MP Manoj Tiwari, had attacked the Kejriwal government over the ban and asked it to send a proposal to the DDMA for allowing the celebration of the festival at public places in Delhi.